FIFA Women's World Cup final: England player ratings
- Planet Sport writer
- 20 August 2023
England fell agonisingly short of winning the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time, this is how their players faired during the final.
MARY EARPS: Saved pointblank from Redondo early on and a brilliant fingertip stop from Caldentey, but the penalty save was the highlight. 9 (out of 10)
JESS CARTER: Moved from central defence to left-back for the second half as England changed shape but looked uncomfortable in both positions against Spain's runners. 6
MILLIE BRIGHT: A poor clearance from a Spain free-kick late in the first half was nearly costly, but an otherwise typically composed performance from the captain. 7
ALEX GREENWOOD: The tournament's best defender was unable to get England going from the back with her usual range of passing but was assured in defence in a back three and in a four. 7
LUCY BRONZE: Roamed forward and lost the ball for Spain's opening goal, leaving space to drive into for Carmona's strike. 5
GEORGIA STANWAY: Was overrun as England failed to assert any dominance in midfield, possibly her most disappointing game of an otherwise excellent tournament. 5
KIERA WALSH: Gave away the penalty but hard to say she was at fault. Was limited in her influence by Spain's ceaseless pressing. 5
RACHEL DALY: Played some fine weighted passes forward from deep in the first half, as well as setting up Hemp to hit the bar. 6
ELLA TOONE: Ran offside when presented with England's best chance of the first half. 5
ALESSIA RUSSO: Struggled to influence the game in the first half before being hooked at the break for James as Wiegman switched formation. 5
LAUREN HEMP: Struck the bar early on with a brilliant strike from distance. Was busy and physical in the first half as England's brightest attacking threat. 7
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