ENGLAND drew their first World Cup Group C clash 1-1 with USA. Here are our player ratings for the England players.
ROBERT GREEN: Even a good save from Jozy Altidore could not make up for a first-half howler. 4.
GLEN JOHNSON: Competent defensively and occasionally threatening. 7.
JOHN TERRY: A commanding performance like the Terry of old. 8.
LEDLEY KING: Typically classy and composed until his withdrawal at the break. 7.
ASHLEY COLE: Understated but relatively solid. 6.
AARON LENNON: Came to life in the second half but delivery was poor. 6.
STEVEN GERRARD: Typically incisive opening goal was followed by a disciplined performance in the middle. 8.
FRANK LAMPARD: Started slowly and was a second-rate stand-in for Gareth Barry. 6.
JAMES MILNER: Booked and substituted after 30 minutes having struggled with a virus in the build-up. 5.
WAYNE ROONEY: Spirited and sprightly but often starved of possession. 7.
EMILE HESKEY: Delightful first-time pass for Gerrard's opening goal. Rarely put a foot wrong - except when bearing down on goal. 7.
SUBSTITUTES
SHAUN WRIGHT-PHILLIPS (FOR MILNER, 30): Thrown into action and livened things up. 6.
JAMIE CARRAGHER (FOR KING, 46): Collected early booking and was briefly exposed by Altidore. 6.
PETER CROUCH (FOR HESKEY, 79): An ineffective cameo. 5
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