Coral’s England player ratings as Rooney breaks record against Swiss

James Milner: 7/10
A solid, reliable performance from the Liverpool player, who should definitely, without question, be one of the first names on the teamsheet in future. His tireless contribution was a key component and gave the Three Lions assurance both on and off the ball.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 7/10
Looked livelier in the second half, providing great pace on the counter-attack. His ability to carry the ball at speed can get England out of jail against better teams and he will be one of those who will get better in time.

Raheem Sterling: 8/10
It was there for all to see that him and Oxlade-Chmaberlain can prove a real menace to opponents and in the second half their smart interchanges had the Swiss pirouetting in vain at times as they tried to win the ball. Having also earned the penalty with his quick feet as he danced into the area, England have a useful weapon.

Wayne Rooney: 8/10
There wasn’t anything that you could fault from his performance and, as always from Rooney, his best contribution was his work without the ball as he chased lost causes and got back to defend. His hard work and endeavour paid off though, as he was rewarded with an opportunity to convert the penalty won by Sterling for England’s second goal of the evening to become the all-time record scorer for his country with 50 goals, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton.

Substitutes

Ross Barkley: 6/10
A distinctly average performance from the Everton man, who will have to raise his game further if he wants to feature regularly. Replaced Delph after three minutes, though needs to make the spot his own and take the game by the scruff of the neck like he does for his club.

He marked his third England appearance with a fourth goal, coming on just before the hour mark in place of Shelvey. A constant threat, his hooked, precise, left-foot finish in the penalty was almost Teddy Sheringham-esque and Hodgson may just have found a real gem for the Three Lions.

John Stones: 7/10
Came on for the last 20 minutes for Clyne and, while his best position may be centre back, he showed some impressive touches on the right and definitely has a huge future in an England shirt.