Who was the best player on the pitch? - England player ratings
England produce one of their best performances in recent times as they thump Croatia 6-0 in Rijeka. How did our report rate the players' performances?
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"the best player on the pitch"
— Jude Bellingham , Athlete
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Anthony Gordon is a forward for the England national football team.
Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who represents the England national team.
Elliot Anderson is a midfielder for Nottingham Forest and an England international.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Jarell Quansah is a football player who plays as a defender for the England national team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Morgan Rogers is a footballer who has been recognized for his performance in England's qualifying campaign.
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England produce one of their best performances in recent times as they thump Croatia 6-0 in Rijeka. How did our report rate the players' performances?
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