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England player ratings vs Romania: Jack Grealish shines but two stars get 5s despite win
England beat Romania 1-0 at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough on Sunday in their final pre-Euro 2020 match thanks to Marcus Rashford's penalty.
England beat Romania at the Riverside Stadium in their final warm-up match ahead of Euro 2020. Although Jordan Henderson missed a second-half penalty, Marcus Rashford's earlier spot-kick was enough for Gareth Southgate's side to clinch a 1-0 victory in Middlesbrough. Express Sport rates England's players after their second of two friendly triumphs just days after Bukayo Saka's strike gave the Three Lions a win by the same scoreline against Austria.
England player ratings vs Romania
Sam Johnstone - 7
Brilliant save from Andrei Ivan will have settled a load of England nerves ahead of the tournament.
Ben Godfrey - 6
One left foot shot woefully off target and nervy in defence. Thankfully we're okay for right-backs.
Ben White - 6
Slow building a rapport with Tyrone Mings and still some way short of a Maguire replacement.
Tyrone Mings - 5
First time in an England shirt where he did not quite look the part. Seemed strangely uncertain.
Luke Shaw - 7
Clearly determined to give Chilwell a run for his money for left-back squad. Good going forward.
Jack Grealish - 8
Always looked to make something happen with his runs and finally won England a penalty.
Kalvin Phillips - 6
Did his best to fill the holes that appeared in defence but seemed just a little short due to injury.
James Ward-Prowse - 7
Some intelligent passing, good work rate and set-piece delivery is dangerous. Staked a real claim.
Marcus Rashford - 7
Led the team well. Should have had a penalty himself and converted the one England did get.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin - 7
Showed set-piece threat with header against bar, won penalty and might have had hat-trick.
Jadon Sancho - 7
Rasping shot against the bar showed his ability and he will catch defences out this summer for sure.
Substitutes
Jordan Henderson (on for Phillips min 46) - 5
Horrendous penalty – needs minutes fast.
Jude Bellingham (on for Sancho min 65) - 6
Unlucky not to score with header.
Declan Rice (on for Ward-Prowse min 65) - 6
Struggled to get to pace of game.
Kieran Trippier (on for Shaw, min 75) - N/A
Jesse Lingard (on for Rashford, min 75) - N/A
Ollie Watkins (on for Calvert-Lewin, min 82) - N/A