HOW THEY RATED ENGLAND
Joe Hart 8
Will be disappointed with the goal he conceded but saved well from Diarra, Ribery and Benzema
Glen Johnson 7
Impressed whenever one-on-one and passed the ball well, though his awareness will need to improve
Joleon Lescott 7
Scored England’s goal with an excellent header, and otherwise was not exposed at the back
John Terry 6
Did nothing wrong. England’s defence held their shape well but had little to do as an individual
Ashley Cole 8
Made some good challenges against dangerous opposition and always made his experience count
James Milner 6
Covered lots of ground and posed a threat but his delivery lacked quality. Should have scored
Scott Parker 6
Though not his fault, was part of an outnumbered, bettered midfield. Typically tenacious throughout
Steven Gerrard 6
The captain crossed superbly for Lescott’s goal and did all he could but was also outnumbered
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 7
Lively until substituted and provided a genuine threat. Played confidently
Ashley Young 6
Passed well and was dangerous in possession but, though not his fault, didn’t see enough of the ball
Danny Welbeck 8
Tirelessly worked the channels and provided an outlet despite being isolated. England’s best player
Substitutes
Jermain Defoe (77 mins, for Oxlade-Chamberlain): Joined Welbeck up front but, beyond a brief run, had little impact. Jordan Henderson (78 mins, for Parker): Had to replace the tired Parker but had little time to make an impression. Maintained the team’s shape; it would have been wrong for him to try and change the game. Theo Walcott (90 mins, for Welbeck): Brought on to help run the clock down
Roy Hodgson 8
Organised his side well, picked the right line-up and sensibly targeted a point by not unsettling his team