England Player Ratings for the Final Euro 2016 Warm-Up Game Against Portugal
England made it three wins from their three warm-up games against Portugal at Wembley on Thursday, the final game before travelling to France to begin their Euro 2016 campaign.
It wasn't a brilliant performance by Roy Hodgson's Three Lions but another victory will still give the team confidence ahead of the opening group fixture on 11th June.
Here's a look at how each player fared on the night.
"?Joe Hart 6/10 - Almost a complete spectator.
Kyle Walker 8/10 - By far England's best player for the first hour and has done himself a huge favour in the battle against Nathaniel Clyne for the game against Russia.
Gary Cahill 6/10 - A solid performance at the back, although he wasn't asked many questions by a Portuguese attack that was near non-existent after the red card.
Chris Smalling 7/10 - Not challenged in a defensive capacity. Showed excellent technique and composure to glance the ball home with his first international goal.
Danny Rose 7/10 - Played very well, although not quite as well as Walker on the other side.
Eric Dier 6/10 - Did an okay job at the base of what was supposed to be a midfield diamond.
James Milner 6/10 - A little disappointing but worked hard as always.
Dele Alli 6/10 - Certainly not his best game in an England shirt so far in a short international career. Will most likely still start against Russia.
Wayne Rooney 6/10 - Not at all effective in the first half, although he significantly improved following the tactical reshuffle shortly after the hour mark.
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Jamie Vardy 5/10 - Struggled in the system that the manager opted for. The team didn't play to his strengths and he often ended up out wide and tracking back to help defend.
Harry Kane 6/10 - Lucky to escape serious injury when Bruno Alves nearly took his head off in the first half. Kept working hard throughout but things didn't quite come off this time.
Substitutes
Jack Wilshere 6/10 - Didn't add too much for the final 25 minutes but wasn't poor either.
Raheem Sterling 7/10 - Showed quick feet in and around the box and played a perfect cross to Smalling for the decisive late goal.
Daniel Sturridge 6/10 - Took up some good positions, although he looked a little rusty overall. Fans can only hope he finds that sharpness sooner rather than later.
Adam Lallana 7/10 - Another who made a difference after he came off the bench. Looked eager to impress and will have done his chances of starting the next game the world of good.
Jordan Henderson N/A - Arrived in stoppage time.
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