Who was the best player on the pitch? - England player ratings

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reported on England’s emphatic Nations League win over Croatia in Rijeka, describing it as one of the team’s strongest displays in recent memory. The article focused on player ratings from the match, which ended 7-0 in England’s favour, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka among the scorers before substitute Morgan Rogers completed the rout.

The piece highlighted Bellingham as the standout performer, rating him highest and saying his passing, goal and assist made him the best player on the pitch. Kane also earned a top rating for leading the line effectively, scoring twice and helping set the tone early. Gordon and Saka were also praised for their attacking impact, while Jarell Quansah, in an unusual right-back role, was noted for contributing defensively and setting up a goal.

Other England players were assessed positively across the board, including debut starter Alex Scott, midfield partner Elliot Anderson, and defenders Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and Lewis Hall. BBC Sport’s report also noted that England controlled the match for long spells and that Croatia struggled to cope with the tempo and movement. More broadly, the result underlined England’s depth and attacking options under Thomas Tuchel, though the article mainly served as a ratings breakdown rather than a tactical match report.