Holland 0-1 England PLAYER RATINGS: Raheem Sterling shows he can be key man but Man United flop Memphis Depay missed chance to prove a point

  • Raheem Sterling (7.5) was a constant threat and should be key at the World Cup
  • Memphis Depay (6) had point to prove after United nightmare but failed to do so
  • Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (6) was unable to stake his claim to be first choice 

England ended a 22-year win drought against Holland thanks to Jesse Lingard's strike after a performance of composure and quality in a friendly on Friday.

Gareth Southgate's World Cup-bound England side were superior for much of the match, organised and in control even before Manchester United midfielder Lingard's 59th minute goal secured their first win over the Dutch since Euro '96.

Sportsmail's Sami Mokbel rated the players on Friday night...

Raheem Sterling was menacing and threatening and should be a key man for England

Raheem Sterling was menacing and threatening and should be a key man for England

HOLLAND (3-4-3)


Jeroen Zoet 7

Had played well until England took the lead. Looks a promising keeper.

Matthijs de Ligt 6.5

Needed eyes at the back of his head to deal with the movement of England's front three.

Stefan de Vrij 6.5

Looked unsettled by the pace of England's attack at times. But stood firm.

Newly-appointed Holland skipper Virgil van Dijk produced an authoritative performance

Newly-appointed Holland skipper Virgil van Dijk produced an authoritative performance

Virgil van Dijk 7

An authoritative performance from the newly-appointed Holland skipper.

Hans Hateboer 6.5

A steady game at right-wing back. Stood tall against Rose's pace.

Georginio Wijnaldum 6.5

Kept things ticking over without being spectacular. Steady Eddie.

Kevin Strootman 7

Despite his injury problems, still looks a class act in the middle of the park.

Danny Rose patrolled the left side with his usual energy, but still short of his best form

Danny Rose patrolled the left side with his usual energy, but still short of his best form

Patrick van Aanholt 6.5

The Crystal Palace defender gave as good as he got in his battle with Trippier.

Quincy Promes 6

Took up some dangerous positions but his final delivery was found wanting.

Bas Dost 5.5

He's no Van Basten or Van Persie is he? We've seen far more polished Dutch No 9's.

Memphis Depay 6

Had a point to prove after his Manchester United nightmare. He failed.

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was unable to stake his claim to be first choice 

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was unable to stake his claim to be first choice 

Subs: Propper 6 (Promes 65); Babel 6 (Dost 65)

Suns not used: Til, Cillessen, Ake, Van de Beek, De Roon, Berghius, Weghorst, Vilhena, Fosu-Mensah, Kluivert

Manager: Ronald Koeman 6

This is not a classic generation of Dutch footballers. The new manager has a big job ahead.

 

ENGLAND (3-5-1-1)

Jordan Pickford 6

Southgate will be none the wiser about his goalkeeping dilemma after this indifferent performance.

Kyle Walker 6.5

Why was a right-back of his prowess used as a centre back? Answers on a postcard. 

John Stones 7

Dealt well enough with Dost and his decisive passing caught the eye. 

Jesse Lingard produced an impressive display and he was rewarded with the winner

Jesse Lingard produced an impressive display and he was rewarded with the winner

Joe Gomez 5

The defender lasted all of 10 minutes before limping off through injury. 

Kieran Trippier 6.5

Industrious down the right flank but his final ball lacked his usual quality. 

Jordan Henderson 6.5

The England captain kept things nice and simple in the congested engine room. 

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 7

 Showed some promising invention in his preferred central midfield role. 

Jesse Lingard 7

Took up some dangerous positions and was rewarded with his goal.

Memphis Depay had point to prove after his Manchester United nightmare but failed to deliver

Memphis Depay had point to prove after his Manchester United nightmare but failed to deliver

Danny Rose 6.5

Patrolled the left side with his usual energy, but short of his best form going into the summer.

Raheem Sterling 7.5

A menacing and threatening display. Should be a key man for England this summer. Man of the match.

Marcus Rashford 7

His pace petrified Holland but was largely outnumbered by the Dutch defence. 

Subs: Maguire 6.5 (Gomez 10); Vardy 5 (Rashford 68); Alli 6 (Lindgard 68); Welbeck 6 (Sterling 68), Dier (Maguire 89)

Subs not used: Hart, Mawson, Tarkowski, Livermore, Young, Cook, Alli, Vardy, Butland, Pope, Welbeck, Lallana

Manager: Gareth Southgate 7

A baffling team selection but, to be fair, this was a promising display from his team.

Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano (SPA) 6

The game was played at the pace of a pre-season friendly. An easy night's work for the Spaniard.