England's Jude Bellingham was the star of the show as they powered through to top Group L.

What happened?

England were struggling badly in the first half but Bellingham's brilliance helped them secure a win. Jordan Pickford had a comfortable save early on, but England's defence was caught out on several occasions. Marcus Rashford was infuriating at times, but also showed glimpses of his quality.

Player ratings

Jarell Quansah had a tough game at right-back, and his injury on the hour mark was a concern. Ezri Konsa looked shaky, but managed to avoid any major mistakes. Marc Guehi struggled to impress, but Nico O'Reilly was a bright spot in England's backline.

What's next?

England face Spain at home on 2026-09-26, and will need to improve their defensive performance if they are to succeed. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 2W-0D-2L (WWLL, most recent first), but they are on a 2-game winning run. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 win | | 2026-09-26 | Spain | - England will need to build on their recent wins and address their defensive concerns if they are to make a deep run in the tournament.