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England player ratings vs Mexico with three 9/10s despite Quansah stinker in historic win

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After kick-off was delayed by an hour due to adverse weather, Jude Bellingham silenced the Azteca with a 37th-minute opener and then scored another just 99 seconds later.Julian Quinones scored his fourth goal of the World Cup four minutes after Bellingham's second to revive the hopes of the home crowd. Dived the right way but couldn't save Jimenez's penalty and was authoritative late on as Mexico threatened an equaliser to claim crosses and punch clear others.Jarell Quansah - 3Up against Mexico danger man Julian Quinones but was too easily held off by the winger for a Jimenez chance in first-half stoppage time.

England player ratings vs Mexico with three 9/10s despite Quansah stinker in historic win


Helped make the first England goal with a lengthy burst forward before passing to Saka and as heroic as ever off the ball too despite his booking.Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham were again the heroes for England (Image: Getty)Jarell Quansah was sent off for a nasty challenge (Image: Getty)Elliot Anderson - 7Won the ball to start the move for the second goal with tenacious pressing. Crucial headed clearance in one Mexico attack and it was a surprise when he was brought off in the 75th minute given his energy.Great work to get to the byline and clip a perfect cross into Bellingham for the opener.

Tested Raul Rangel with England's first shot on target and played a role in the second goal with the pass to Bellingham. Lightning-quick reactions to beat Rangel to the ball to win England's penalty.Harry Kane - 9A good run to open space for Bellingham to make it 1-0 then caught the Mexico defence by surprise when he supplied a selfless cross for the second goal.