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JOE HART (GOALKEEPER) - 7
Guy's view: A flying save to his right was one for the highlights reel, but it's his overall command of his space and decisiveness in coming to catch and punch away crosses that was most important. Sharp reactions almost kept out Sweden's equalising goal, and he was let down by his defenders for the second.
GLEN JOHNSON (RIGHT-BACK) - 7
Guy's view: England's best defender on the night. His timing of the vital "recovery tackle" has been vital in both games. Not so long ago some were saying he should be behind Kyle Walker and Micah Richards for the right-back role, and even Roy Hodgson was openly critical of him during his time as Liverpool boss. Two good performances in Ukraine so far though - more of the same please!
JOHN TERRY (CENTRAL DEFENCE) - 6
Guy's view: Stout in the tackle and gave his all as ever, but he must take his share of the blame for the collective defending for the two Sweden goals. A defence with John Terry in it should not look so nervous when trying to clear balls that come into the box from on high. Stripped for pace by Ibrahimovic in a race in which he had the head start in the first half.
JOLEON LESCOTT (CENTRAL DEFENCE) - 6
Guy's view: Similar to Terry. Defensively sound for the most part - but the goals conceded were poor. Again question marks about his use of the ball at this highest level of the game. When it's being kept simple at the back with short passes he looks as good as anyone.
ASHLEY COLE (LEFT-BACK) - 6
Guy's view: He's a player who would normally guarantee you at least a seven every time he puts on a Chelsea or England shirt. But for some reason he looked hesitant once or twice and the nature of the game meant that he could not get forward that much. Having said that, there are no concerns about the left-back so many rate as the world's best.
Guy's view: A flying save to his right was one for the highlights reel, but it's his overall command of his space and decisiveness in coming to catch and punch away crosses that was most important. Sharp reactions almost kept out Sweden's equalising goal, and he was let down by his defenders for the second.
GLEN JOHNSON (RIGHT-BACK) - 7
Guy's view: England's best defender on the night. His timing of the vital "recovery tackle" has been vital in both games. Not so long ago some were saying he should be behind Kyle Walker and Micah Richards for the right-back role, and even Roy Hodgson was openly critical of him during his time as Liverpool boss. Two good performances in Ukraine so far though - more of the same please!
JOHN TERRY (CENTRAL DEFENCE) - 6
Guy's view: Stout in the tackle and gave his all as ever, but he must take his share of the blame for the collective defending for the two Sweden goals. A defence with John Terry in it should not look so nervous when trying to clear balls that come into the box from on high. Stripped for pace by Ibrahimovic in a race in which he had the head start in the first half.
JOLEON LESCOTT (CENTRAL DEFENCE) - 6
Guy's view: Similar to Terry. Defensively sound for the most part - but the goals conceded were poor. Again question marks about his use of the ball at this highest level of the game. When it's being kept simple at the back with short passes he looks as good as anyone.
ASHLEY COLE (LEFT-BACK) - 6
Guy's view: He's a player who would normally guarantee you at least a seven every time he puts on a Chelsea or England shirt. But for some reason he looked hesitant once or twice and the nature of the game meant that he could not get forward that much. Having said that, there are no concerns about the left-back so many rate as the world's best.
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