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England player ratings: Steve Howey's verdict on Slovenia match

Daniel Sturridge of England

England laboured to a 0-0 draw against Slovenia as Gareth Southgate took charge of his second Three Lions match.

The result leaves England top of Group F in World Cup qualifying, after mustering seven points from their first three games.

But how did the players get on in Slovenia? Steve Howey gives us his player ratings...

Joe Hart - 8  

If it wasn't for him, I think England lose the game. The save in that top corner was outstanding.

England's goalkeeper Joe Hart (C) makes a save
Image: England goalkeeper Joe Hart (C) makes a save

Kyle Walker - 6

He could have done a bit better in possession and got forward a bit more, especially in the second half.

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Kyle Walker of England battles for the ball with Jasmin Kurtic of Slovenia
Image: Kyle Walker goes in for a tackle with Jasmin Kurtic

Gary Cahill - 6

Struggled a little bit. Slovenia only had one up front but him and Stones were indifferent, which is surprising.

Slovenia's midfielder Jasmin Kurtic (L) vies for the ball with England's defender Gary Cahill
Image: Slovenia midfielder Jasmin Kurtic (L) vies for the ball with England defender Gary Cahill

John Stones - 6

The biggest thing for me was I always think his distribution is very good, but tonight it was a bit off.

England's defender John Stones (L) and Slovenia's midfielder Benjamin Verbic (R) fight for the ball
Image: England defender John Stones (L) plays a pass

Danny Rose - 6

Guilty of giving the ball away too easily, he got forward at the end but it was a little bit too late.

England's defender Danny Rose (2ndR) vies for the ball with Slovenia's defender Bostjan Cesar
Image: England defender Danny Rose (2nd R) vies for the ball with Slovenia defender Bostjan Cesar

Eric Dier - 6

He usually breaks the play up and he did do that, but his distribution was poor today.

 Eric Dier of England battles for the ball with Rene Krhin of Slovenia
Image: Eric Dier battles for the ball with Rene Krhin

Jordan Henderson - 6

Some of his passing was a little bit wayward, but his commitment can't be faulted.

 Jordan Henderson of England signals to his team-mates during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier Group F match
Image: Jordan Henderson was captain in the absence of Wayne Rooney

Theo Walcott - 5

Wasn't in the game. When he's got space to run into, he should - but sometimes he takes too long and makes the wrong decisions at the wrong times.

England's striker Theo Walcott (L) and Slovenia's defender Bojan Jokic (R) fight for the ball
Image: Theo Walcott (L) and Slovenia defender Bojan Jokic (R) fight for the ball

Jesse Lingard - 5

Poor. Anonymous in the first half. Second half, I saw him once to have a shot - but that was it.

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA - OCTOBER 11:  Jesse Lingard of England is held back by team-mates during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier Group F match between Slove
Image: Jesse Lingard (R) is held back by his England team-mates

Dele Alli - 6

He could have been in the game a lot more. He's a very good player but he didn't stamp his authority as I'd like him to do.

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA - OCTOBER 11:  Dele Alli of England runs with the ball under pressure from Bojan Jokic of Slovenia during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Quali
Image: Dele Alli runs with the ball

Daniel Sturridge - 6

He tried but it just wasn't his night. It just didn't work for him in front of goal.

Jan Oblak of Slovenia dives for the ball under pressure from Daniel Sturridge
Image: Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak dives for the ball under pressure from Sturridge

Substitutes

Andros Townsend - 6

I thought he was a bit of a brighter spark when he came on. He tried to get on the ball and do stuff. 

Wayne Rooney - 6

Not enough time to really do anything, but he did what he had to do. Didn't do much wrong.

Marcus Rashford - n/a

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA - OCTOBER 11:  Wayne Rooney of England walks on the pitch during the warm-up before the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier Group F match bet
Image: Wayne Rooney started on the bench