Who is a certain starter at the World Cup? How England's players rated

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Elliot Anderson won his seventh England cap against Japan

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England were beaten 1-0 by Japan in their last friendly before Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad.

BBC Sport football news reporter Alex Howell rates how the players performed at Wembley - and you can see how BBC Sport readers rated them at the bottom of the page too.

Starting XI

Jordan Pickford: Japan's opening goal was the first time Pickford had conceded for England in 922 minutes. He had to produce a smart save in the second half to keep the hosts in the game. 6

Ben White: Beaten once early on but showed the consistency he has done for Arsenal after that. A constant hard-working presence down the right-hand side. One particularly good overlapping run in the first half. 6

Ezri Konsa: In with a big chance of starting the first game at the World Cup. One crucial block to deny Ayase Ueda with the shot hitting the bar and going over. 6

Marc Guehi: Given the armband by Tuchel for the first time. A couple of shaky moments early on but after that as dependable as ever. 6

Nico O'Reilly: Another important game for O'Reilly as he makes the left-back position his own before the summer. He showed his ability on the ball and moved into midfield whenever he could. 7

Kobbie Mainoo: A bright start and some nice footwork when moving the ball around midfield. Beaten a couple of times on Japan attacks when trying to defend. 6

Elliot Anderson: A certain starter at the World Cup. Assured in midfield, provided a drive to England's play and tried to make things happen. One of the better performers on the night and clipped the crossbar with a good effort. 7

Cole Palmer: The Chelsea attacker was given the nod as the number 10 over Phil Foden who played as a false nine. There was always a sense that something could happen when Palmer was on the ball. However, he was caught on the ball and punished for Japan's opener. Came off just before the hour mark. 6

Morgan Rogers: Started on the right wing and asked to provide a threat through the middle with no natural striker in the starting line-up. Not his best position but did the job that was asked of him. 6

Anthony Gordon: Put in another energetic performance with lots of hard work but not many moments to threaten the Japan defence. 5

Phil Foden: The Man City forward started as a false nine as Tuchel looks for a position for him in England's squad. It was not a good night for Foden who will be worried about his place on the plane for the World Cup. Replaced in the 59th minute. 5

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Tino Livramento: Given trouble by the tricky Keito Nakamura when he came on. Livramento will go to the World Cup and can play on either side of the defence. 5

Lewis Hall: Given 30 minutes by Tuchel as he looks to secure his place for the World Cup. Saw a late chance well saved but other chances to get forward were few and far between as Japan defended well. 5

Jarrod Bowen: It has never really clicked for Bowen in an England shirt and with all the substitutions late on the England attacks never felt fluid. 6

Dominic Solanke: Brought on as a traditional focal point after Foden was given the chance as a false nine. Played well against Uruguay but not much to show this evening as the game became disjointed. 5

James Garner: The Everton midfielder always looked to get on the ball. Kept things simple but behind Anderson in the midfield picks. 5

Marcus Rashford: The game was disjointed due to all the changes when Rashford came on. Provided a threat for England and had their first shot on target as they chased the game. 6

Harry Maguire: A late substitute but nearly scored with his first touch as his header from a corner was cleared off the line. Was a constant threat from set-pieces late on. 6

Dan Burn: Well liked by Tuchel and brought on with Maguire as England's first-choice centre-backs were replaced. 6

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Number: 3 N. O'Reilly

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Number: 5 M. Guéhi

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Number: 2 E. Konsa

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Number: 12 B. White

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Number: 8 K. Mainoo

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Number: 4 E. Anderson

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Number: 14 A. Gordon

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Number: 7 C. Palmer

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Number: 15 M. Rogers

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Number: 9 P. Foden

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Number: 20 J. Bowen

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Number: 17 D. Burn

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Number: 21 J. Garner

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Number: 26 L. Hall

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Number: 25 T. Livramento

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Number: 6 H. Maguire

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Number: 11 M. Rashford

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Number: 18 D. Solanke

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Number: 21 H. Ito

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Number: 3 S. Taniguchi

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Number: 5 T. Watanabe

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Number: 13 K. Nakamura

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Number: 15 D. Kamada

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Number: 24 K. Sano

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Number: 10 R. Doan

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Number: 7 K. Mitoma

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Number: 14 J. Ito

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Number: 18 A. Ueda

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Number: 9 S. Machino

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Number: 19 K. Ogawa

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Number: 4 A. Seko

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Number: 2 Y. Sugawara

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Number: 25 J. Suzuki

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Number: 8 Y. Suzuki

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