England player ratings: Bellingham and Gordon shine, Quansah sent off
England beat Mexico 3-1 in a dramatic friendly, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Jarrell Quansah receiving a red card.
England secured a 3-1 victory over Mexico in an atmospheric Azteca stadium, with Jude Bellingham delivering another match-winning performance. The Real Madrid midfielder scored two goals in two first-half minutes, earning a rating of 9.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made crucial saves, including an acrobatic stop just before half-time, and was rated 7. Harry Kane, the captain, drilled in a penalty while England were down to ten men and assisted Bellingham's second, but also conceded a penalty – he received an 8.
Anthony Gordon provided a constant threat with his pace and energy, winning a vital penalty, earning an 8. Bukayo Saka worked hard defensively and offensively, rated 7. Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa held the backline under pressure, Konsa's clearance led to Mexico's goal – both got 7. Nico O'Reilly had his best performance of the tournament, flashing a dangerous cross and hitting the post, before being substituted. Declan Rice's powerful run created the opening goal, and he showed discipline after an early yellow card – also a 7. Elliot Anderson had a quieter game but was important – 6.
Jarrell Quansah had a good performance until he was sent off after a VAR review for a high challenge, rating just 5. Despite playing with ten men, England ground out the win thanks to individual brilliance and team discipline.
