How did England players rate during the World Cup?
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.
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Key People
Dan Burn is a professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Dean Henderson is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Djed Spence is a professional football defender who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.
Ezri Konsa is a defender for the England national football team.
Jarell Quansah is a football player who plays as a defender for the England national team.
John Stones is a defender for the England national football team.
Jordan Pickford is the goalkeeper for the England national football team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Marc Guehi is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Nico O'Reilly is a defender for the England national football team.
Reece James is a professional footballer and England's first-choice right-back.
Trevoh Chalobah is a Chelsea defender who was called up to replace an injured teammate for the World Cup.
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BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.
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