Jordan Pickford: The Everton goalkeeper remained England's number one but struggled at times, particularly questioning himself over Enzo Fernandez's goal in the semi-final loss to Argentina. Rating: 6.

Dean Henderson: England's second-choice keeper started the bronze-medal match against France and made a notable save against Kylian Mbappe, despite conceding four goals. Rating: 6.

Ezri Konsa: Featured in every game, showing his quality as a starting centre-back and even scored in the third-place play-off. Rating: 7.

Marc Guehi: Stepped up in crucial moments, especially against Erling Haaland in the quarter-finals. Rating: 8.

Djed Spence: Emerged as a breakout player, demonstrating his versatility and defensive skills, excelling in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. Rating: 8.

Declan Rice: Battled fitness issues but captained the side in the third-place play-off, scoring and assisting. Rating: 7.5.

Jude Bellingham: The star of the tournament, scoring seven goals, including a standout effort against France. Rating: 9.

Jordan Henderson: Made history as the first Englishman to feature in four World Cups but suffered a broken arm after the win over Mexico. Rating: 4.

Bukayo Saka: Struggled with consistency but netted a hat-trick in the third-place match against France. Rating: 7.5.

Harry Kane: Continued his scoring prowess with six goals before the quarter-finals but faced challenges against Argentina. Rating: 8.5.

Overall, England's journey in the World Cup 2026 saw a mix of standout performances and disappointing moments, highlighting the players' potential and areas for improvement.