![(On for Mainoo 90+3’) Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DSORW3WHFXACECG3VDRFJCXIMI.jpg?smart=true&auth=0f80ba4eec83a857ad0054e1df6d59c6ca522c1edbbc9b09021979468a6eb820&width=400&height=225)
Conor Gallagher N/A
(On for Mainoo 90+3’) Getty Images![NETHERLANDS RATINGS: No chance with Kane penalty or Watkins winner which were both struck right in corner. Nutmegged by Foden shot but rescued by Dumfries goalline clearance. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HF5HO7QSMMOVGZHOX3LQJ6D24M.jpg?smart=true&auth=de87724410b575c78255a2a64d2ea67cad851df174938c2570b24ef9e7059ab1&width=400&height=225)
Bart Verbruggen 7/10
NETHERLANDS RATINGS: No chance with Kane penalty or Watkins winner which were both struck right in corner. Nutmegged by Foden shot but rescued by Dumfries goalline clearance. AFP![Ruled to have fouled Kane after VAR review, penalty and yellow card awarded, England captain scores. Stopped Foden shot on line. Hit bar with header. All in first 30 minutes. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LXFDXXDS7PBRBYMU5GJEOQVTYU.jpg?smart=true&auth=2a2b3cb80dfaeab2af5e44660634a0a67f642c964b569d504f2cf5685df0c101&width=400&height=225)
Denzel Dumfries 7/10
Ruled to have fouled Kane after VAR review, penalty and yellow card awarded, England captain scores. Stopped Foden shot on line. Hit bar with header. All in first 30 minutes. AFP![Helped stifle Kane and Bellingham’s threat but fell short at death when he allowed substitute Watkins just enough time and space to fire home last-gasp winner. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DFT6EXME3Z5G7GRPBC2X5RERAI.jpg?smart=true&auth=15ebeda4d1c8e04c41083887f30622903104a76d299338e392a0e6071fe9520d&width=400&height=225)
Stefan de Vrij 7/10
Helped stifle Kane and Bellingham’s threat but fell short at death when he allowed substitute Watkins just enough time and space to fire home last-gasp winner. PA![Up and down tournament for captain but certainly at dominating best here. Denied second-half goal when half-volley saved well by Pickford. Booked for dissent. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VXU47EFV2HBJPF4XIQET6X2VEI.jpg?smart=true&auth=89d3fa4bb03123a97c683aa14b96ae8c22b22e06ae74bc021523bf854f7b74f4&width=400&height=225)
Virgil van Dijk 8/10
Up and down tournament for captain but certainly at dominating best here. Denied second-half goal when half-volley saved well by Pickford. Booked for dissent. EPA![Latest left-back to find life tough up against an in-form Saka at Euros but, like rest of teammates, better in second-half performance than first. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/R2VLPFKV6B7BABZKPNNPVKMYRM.jpg?smart=true&auth=60c0f2461a5c0d13ab60d5f77255323876e74b11e05dc46f46f73b44d29d4e59&width=400&height=225)
Nathan Ake 7/10
Latest left-back to find life tough up against an in-form Saka at Euros but, like rest of teammates, better in second-half performance than first. AFP![Helped Dutch dominate midfield in quarter-final win over Turkey, left chasing England shadows at times, particularly the impressive Mainoo and Foden in the first half. Better after break. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PFAKL6EPFCSH45IUS64OMLCVBM.jpg?smart=true&auth=5859310a4f4d0b8a521d3f653ce2e5104d9214e35bba3b6678086f93ba0be0c4&width=400&height=225)
Tijjani Reijnders 6/10
Helped Dutch dominate midfield in quarter-final win over Turkey, left chasing England shadows at times, particularly the impressive Mainoo and Foden in the first half. Better after break. EPA![Calm and composed in possession, helped Dutch turn first-half struggles into second-half improvement, restricting England’s threat and getting grip on middle of park. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JQAAWT6523ZKUSAFEVD2NQEK7M.jpg?smart=true&auth=8c73ad795a00ac6b5fcffd519495737898e5715fe336231f3235c111dbbdb8d3&width=400&height=225)
Jerdy Schouten 8/10
Calm and composed in possession, helped Dutch turn first-half struggles into second-half improvement, restricting England’s threat and getting grip on middle of park. PA![Smashed side into a seventh-minute lead with rocket finish after stealing possession off Rice. Lovely out-swinging corner headed against bar by Dumfries. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QGBDVZZDKQVZAMK6PWV6LIZTEI.jpg?smart=true&auth=1d7aa3d2628e26f53772097303c07fe877812f345eb63d04881c5eabf4bb22d3&width=400&height=225)
Xavi Simons 8/10
Smashed side into a seventh-minute lead with rocket finish after stealing possession off Rice. Lovely out-swinging corner headed against bar by Dumfries. EPA![Replaced Bergwijn in starting XI and while there were flashes of his pace, England dominated first half and Dutch attacking threat was kept to minimum. Hooked at break. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OAOLNEWHMPE3MGP4S2ODZ5I2RY.jpg?smart=true&auth=a72921506059f39dc4e61507cd3e8148e3d18d112c1e64aba9802b4db46caece&width=400&height=225)
Donyell Malen 6/10
Replaced Bergwijn in starting XI and while there were flashes of his pace, England dominated first half and Dutch attacking threat was kept to minimum. Hooked at break. AP![Attacker had made very little impact before going down with what looked like hamstring problem and his game was over after 35 minutes. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SDXTLNQTBDIPE7G4H3IMXO3J64.jpg?smart=true&auth=ad1a21722c3d8205bbdd809733857eecec712741ad4d6b8490f060810e9d186d&width=400&height=225)
Memphis Depay 5/10
Attacker had made very little impact before going down with what looked like hamstring problem and his game was over after 35 minutes. AFPCody Gakpo 6/10
One of the players of tournament so far barely given a kick in opening 45 minutes even after positional switch following Depay’s injury. A bit more involved second half but one sniff of goal was brillShow more![NETHERLANDS SUBS: (On for Depay 35’) Midfielder on for injured attacker as Dutch looked to bolster middle of park which England were dominating. Whipped in free-kick almost resulted in Van Dijk scoring. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NRVERFQRS644W7TMALOQSX2APQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=3fd6dbebadc144c4297a42f84a6ceba9c7e4a834769bd0494ac737e31c47867e&width=400&height=225)
Joey Veerman 7/10
NETHERLANDS SUBS: (On for Depay 35’) Midfielder on for injured attacker as Dutch looked to bolster middle of park which England were dominating. Whipped in free-kick almost resulted in Van Dijk scorinShow more![(On for Malen 46’) Usual go-to for manager Koeman but the goal never arrived from the big striker who gave Dutch much-need outlet up front. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XMSMG77JTMPE3KGYOAI2DJXMHA.jpg?smart=true&auth=a5e8b76ff47634a293f0695cae8485fc0858a0437b581dd5b57b4531243041d5&width=400&height=225)
Wout Weghorst 7/10
(On for Malen 46’) Usual go-to for manager Koeman but the goal never arrived from the big striker who gave Dutch much-need outlet up front. AP![(On for Simons 90 + 3'). EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CAE5FKX4RWFGVF7UVFHALSMKJU.jpg?smart=true&auth=8ad072cea6511ae3c9f7bb1b7ae71e17690fa6f9e37eda486a1cfe1a682b4141&width=400&height=225)
Brian Brobbey N/A
(On for Simons 90 + 3'). EPA![(On for Dumfries 90+3’) Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/R27G3VASQKYXDPSC2TTCWLFAV4.jpg?smart=true&auth=02a0b3d216a16f69e6f46d35c23f2d03d8aa698c94753fd65f2c5e97e5173d64&width=400&height=225)
Joshua Zirkzee N/A
(On for Dumfries 90+3’) Getty Images![ENGLAND RATINGS. Couldn’t stop Simons’ stunning opener – though he did get a touch - but he did stop a 66th-minute Van Dijk effort. Dumfries also hit the crossbar, but England prevailed again. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NGAU6VOFT5FCULGMUSM7VOGKJA.jpg?smart=true&auth=5a24934861ebd77e441c2053aab476e0cc8b59628db571f9f5fa3c14c5ccc0e0&width=400&height=225)
Jordan Pickford 7/10
ENGLAND RATINGS. Couldn’t stop Simons’ stunning opener – though he did get a touch - but he did stop a 66th-minute Van Dijk effort. Dumfries also hit the crossbar, but England prevailed again. AFP![Much better than in previous matches. Quick to make a key tackle and take the ball off Gakpo who would have been through on goal. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Y7UZRMAX7ZEBB2XKKMJN5BPJSU.jpg?smart=true&auth=cedc6e664af4c417f0f1434290313e91e00aa77bf7867d98178326ebb7caf877&width=400&height=225)
Kyle Walker 7/10
Much better than in previous matches. Quick to make a key tackle and take the ball off Gakpo who would have been through on goal. AFP![Organised his defence on night when he had battle with Weghorst when big striker was brought on at half-time.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/2IQ4IPG5PR2ZKNLM6JRPOMTYMY.jpg?smart=true&auth=e1ad9e9897f7f0a9bbc530b4d99b1710b4e68ff47fbbb0cf913021746cb12bf0&width=400&height=225)
John Stones 7/10
Organised his defence on night when he had battle with Weghorst when big striker was brought on at half-time.![Steady and solid alongside Stones – as he was in the early games in the tournament – though his distribution could be skewed from the left. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IEUEK7M2L6DZWOEPGMDOKXKJGM.jpg?smart=true&auth=7168b9498056a984acd2681685475908aa4f9bf8ef0fbd2caeb1308370302241&width=400&height=225)
Marc Guehi 6/10
Steady and solid alongside Stones – as he was in the early games in the tournament – though his distribution could be skewed from the left. AFP![Excellent early cross to Rice during a first half when England had near total control, but the England player who struggled the most. Booked. Off at half time. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GMEA7C6D6TPR7CQHWDQA5GZMTA.jpg?smart=true&auth=649a5b1a7476b54852e7661df3605e1a09925f0c1e46a1bf888eb5b0749a4c58&width=400&height=225)
Kieran Trippier 5/10
Excellent early cross to Rice during a first half when England had near total control, but the England player who struggled the most. Booked. Off at half time. Getty Images![Lost possession which led to Netherlands' stunning opener. Then didn’t connect with a Trippier cross as well as he could not long after. Steadier thereafter. Dropped to pitch in delight at end. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OCNIBSZMGVH4D3Q5BJS3H5LV4Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=476e843bdaf46c41a59963f815b73f895f44781bfaebe6654859aee3991dd800&width=400&height=225)
Declan Rice 6/10
Lost possession which led to Netherlands' stunning opener. Then didn’t connect with a Trippier cross as well as he could not long after. Steadier thereafter. Dropped to pitch in delight at end. AP![So comfortable. Set up Foden for his first half run at goal – the pair continually combined. Defied his age – he’s England’s youngest ever semi-finalist - as he moved forward to shoot himself as the Dutch dropped back. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VEQJRVEEWDBSHSKFIQU3FY2XHE.jpg?smart=true&auth=e94675e13fcbffbece8b34c363e94d6e9fa6e4d8ccc40ea29ae3d6c737d32ef5&width=400&height=225)
Kobbie Mainoo 7/10
So comfortable. Set up Foden for his first half run at goal – the pair continually combined. Defied his age – he’s England’s youngest ever semi-finalist - as he moved forward to shoot himself as the DShow more![Set up Kane on 14th minute and one of England’s best players in an absorbing first half. Thought he’d scored the winner, but offside. Harder for him against Ake in the second half. Booked. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QHCEAS5M3IQYPK4NHF6YRJ5XEI.jpg?smart=true&auth=e2ec17b44415049afaabc75e33fc28616582a3c8e3fe7acb31372fb9da1a7190&width=400&height=225)
Bukayo Saka 7/10
Set up Kane on 14th minute and one of England’s best players in an absorbing first half. Thought he’d scored the winner, but offside. Harder for him against Ake in the second half. Booked. EPA![Not England’s best player and has underwhelmed in the tournament. Ran the ball out of danger after 94 minutes. Booked as England reached a first ever final outside their own country. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HBEFQVHBUSXWOHSFOAXIWWDHGQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=dcfe621e5e95d0ba445ef94928112393af2b418fb184fd730b2b3e01c756ce61&width=400&height=225)
Jude Bellingham 5/10
Not England’s best player and has underwhelmed in the tournament. Ran the ball out of danger after 94 minutes. Booked as England reached a first ever final outside their own country. Getty Images![Stunning speed and movement of his feet to almost score after putting ball through goalkeeper’s legs. Beautiful turn before he shot and hit the post. Less effective in the second half, but he ran his socks off and exhausted by the time he was taken off with 10 minutes to go. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MOTOTEGAUCQRLJ2UZGGPZTJNXM.jpg?smart=true&auth=55ccad8a030aa94b79988bea036e5049a9b484ea88c0c6fae7c351010b24c6a6&width=400&height=225)
Phil Foden 8/10
Stunning speed and movement of his feet to almost score after putting ball through goalkeeper’s legs. Beautiful turn before he shot and hit the post. Less effective in the second half, but he ran his Show more![Fired over after quarter-of-an-hour. That effort earned a controversial penalty which he placed low and hard into the corner. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/H6VCIKDGQJBTCI4HK4HBED7IUA.jpg?smart=true&auth=acf5d88ad25bcf7c0a98d9895d6085219308ffd0435ae88ae0c5d9ab839bf71c&width=400&height=225)
Harry Kane 6/10
Fired over after quarter-of-an-hour. That effort earned a controversial penalty which he placed low and hard into the corner. EPA![ENGLAND SUBS: On at half-time and isn’t 100 per cent fit, but hit a sublime, fast, accurate cross in front of the box in 88th minute. Likely starter in final. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HGNQC72JYTUF2ZSDDX7LSZ3UUM.jpg?smart=true&auth=5d08c2c316015bb8da54dfdde0622fc3e7737c6686d0c2bf2a45daa4cd3ba08b&width=400&height=225)
Luke Shaw 7/10
ENGLAND SUBS: On at half-time and isn’t 100 per cent fit, but hit a sublime, fast, accurate cross in front of the box in 88th minute. Likely starter in final. EPA![(On for Foden 80’) Made his mark by playing pass to Watkins for winning goal. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UDLJ6OUFALLEVCZSDDDBNKZFJU.jpg?smart=true&auth=236aa07acce5a146ca1d7cb3d5dbb938dd81a724da57d5056bb396ede26e78dc&width=400&height=225)
Cole Palmer 7/10
(On for Foden 80’) Made his mark by playing pass to Watkins for winning goal. EPA![The first touch, swivel and shot from the tightest angle. The perfect finish across the goal and beyond the goalkeeper. An inspired substitute as resilient England scored late on yet again. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GLUXL7KAMAS3XTIAFUPQ6BAJUM.jpg?smart=true&auth=8b88463dd954cdb887a980965afdc783a20f81337b7ace9bbe3bcd93d6234dbf&width=400&height=225)
Ollie Watkins 8/10
The first touch, swivel and shot from the tightest angle. The perfect finish across the goal and beyond the goalkeeper. An inspired substitute as resilient England scored late on yet again. AFP![(On for Saka 90+3’) Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RAP3URKPRZPMOIWLI54JYPJVSE.jpg?smart=true&auth=7753b7ac418272bcfa633eb2fd112f6468f0e926feeb2e0a96be5c1af7058ac6&width=400&height=225)
Ezri Konsa N/A
(On for Saka 90+3’) Getty Images![(On for Mainoo 90+3’) Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DSORW3WHFXACECG3VDRFJCXIMI.jpg?smart=true&auth=0f80ba4eec83a857ad0054e1df6d59c6ca522c1edbbc9b09021979468a6eb820&width=400&height=225)
Conor Gallagher N/A
(On for Mainoo 90+3’) Getty Images![NETHERLANDS RATINGS: No chance with Kane penalty or Watkins winner which were both struck right in corner. Nutmegged by Foden shot but rescued by Dumfries goalline clearance. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HF5HO7QSMMOVGZHOX3LQJ6D24M.jpg?smart=true&auth=de87724410b575c78255a2a64d2ea67cad851df174938c2570b24ef9e7059ab1&width=400&height=225)
Bart Verbruggen 7/10
NETHERLANDS RATINGS: No chance with Kane penalty or Watkins winner which were both struck right in corner. Nutmegged by Foden shot but rescued by Dumfries goalline clearance. AFP![Ruled to have fouled Kane after VAR review, penalty and yellow card awarded, England captain scores. Stopped Foden shot on line. Hit bar with header. All in first 30 minutes. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LXFDXXDS7PBRBYMU5GJEOQVTYU.jpg?smart=true&auth=2a2b3cb80dfaeab2af5e44660634a0a67f642c964b569d504f2cf5685df0c101&width=400&height=225)
Denzel Dumfries 7/10
Ruled to have fouled Kane after VAR review, penalty and yellow card awarded, England captain scores. Stopped Foden shot on line. Hit bar with header. All in first 30 minutes. AFP![Helped stifle Kane and Bellingham’s threat but fell short at death when he allowed substitute Watkins just enough time and space to fire home last-gasp winner. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DFT6EXME3Z5G7GRPBC2X5RERAI.jpg?smart=true&auth=15ebeda4d1c8e04c41083887f30622903104a76d299338e392a0e6071fe9520d&width=400&height=225)
Stefan de Vrij 7/10
Helped stifle Kane and Bellingham’s threat but fell short at death when he allowed substitute Watkins just enough time and space to fire home last-gasp winner. PA![Up and down tournament for captain but certainly at dominating best here. Denied second-half goal when half-volley saved well by Pickford. Booked for dissent. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VXU47EFV2HBJPF4XIQET6X2VEI.jpg?smart=true&auth=89d3fa4bb03123a97c683aa14b96ae8c22b22e06ae74bc021523bf854f7b74f4&width=400&height=225)
Virgil van Dijk 8/10
Up and down tournament for captain but certainly at dominating best here. Denied second-half goal when half-volley saved well by Pickford. Booked for dissent. EPA![Latest left-back to find life tough up against an in-form Saka at Euros but, like rest of teammates, better in second-half performance than first. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/R2VLPFKV6B7BABZKPNNPVKMYRM.jpg?smart=true&auth=60c0f2461a5c0d13ab60d5f77255323876e74b11e05dc46f46f73b44d29d4e59&width=400&height=225)
Nathan Ake 7/10
Latest left-back to find life tough up against an in-form Saka at Euros but, like rest of teammates, better in second-half performance than first. AFP![Helped Dutch dominate midfield in quarter-final win over Turkey, left chasing England shadows at times, particularly the impressive Mainoo and Foden in the first half. Better after break. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PFAKL6EPFCSH45IUS64OMLCVBM.jpg?smart=true&auth=5859310a4f4d0b8a521d3f653ce2e5104d9214e35bba3b6678086f93ba0be0c4&width=400&height=225)
Tijjani Reijnders 6/10
Helped Dutch dominate midfield in quarter-final win over Turkey, left chasing England shadows at times, particularly the impressive Mainoo and Foden in the first half. Better after break. EPA![Calm and composed in possession, helped Dutch turn first-half struggles into second-half improvement, restricting England’s threat and getting grip on middle of park. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JQAAWT6523ZKUSAFEVD2NQEK7M.jpg?smart=true&auth=8c73ad795a00ac6b5fcffd519495737898e5715fe336231f3235c111dbbdb8d3&width=400&height=225)
Jerdy Schouten 8/10
Calm and composed in possession, helped Dutch turn first-half struggles into second-half improvement, restricting England’s threat and getting grip on middle of park. PA![Smashed side into a seventh-minute lead with rocket finish after stealing possession off Rice. Lovely out-swinging corner headed against bar by Dumfries. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QGBDVZZDKQVZAMK6PWV6LIZTEI.jpg?smart=true&auth=1d7aa3d2628e26f53772097303c07fe877812f345eb63d04881c5eabf4bb22d3&width=400&height=225)
Xavi Simons 8/10
Smashed side into a seventh-minute lead with rocket finish after stealing possession off Rice. Lovely out-swinging corner headed against bar by Dumfries. EPA![Replaced Bergwijn in starting XI and while there were flashes of his pace, England dominated first half and Dutch attacking threat was kept to minimum. Hooked at break. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OAOLNEWHMPE3MGP4S2ODZ5I2RY.jpg?smart=true&auth=a72921506059f39dc4e61507cd3e8148e3d18d112c1e64aba9802b4db46caece&width=400&height=225)
Donyell Malen 6/10
Replaced Bergwijn in starting XI and while there were flashes of his pace, England dominated first half and Dutch attacking threat was kept to minimum. Hooked at break. AP![Attacker had made very little impact before going down with what looked like hamstring problem and his game was over after 35 minutes. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SDXTLNQTBDIPE7G4H3IMXO3J64.jpg?smart=true&auth=ad1a21722c3d8205bbdd809733857eecec712741ad4d6b8490f060810e9d186d&width=400&height=225)
Memphis Depay 5/10
Attacker had made very little impact before going down with what looked like hamstring problem and his game was over after 35 minutes. AFPCody Gakpo 6/10
One of the players of tournament so far barely given a kick in opening 45 minutes even after positional switch following Depay’s injury. A bit more involved second half but one sniff of goal was brillShow more![NETHERLANDS SUBS: (On for Depay 35’) Midfielder on for injured attacker as Dutch looked to bolster middle of park which England were dominating. Whipped in free-kick almost resulted in Van Dijk scoring. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NRVERFQRS644W7TMALOQSX2APQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=3fd6dbebadc144c4297a42f84a6ceba9c7e4a834769bd0494ac737e31c47867e&width=400&height=225)
Joey Veerman 7/10
NETHERLANDS SUBS: (On for Depay 35’) Midfielder on for injured attacker as Dutch looked to bolster middle of park which England were dominating. Whipped in free-kick almost resulted in Van Dijk scorinShow more![(On for Malen 46’) Usual go-to for manager Koeman but the goal never arrived from the big striker who gave Dutch much-need outlet up front. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XMSMG77JTMPE3KGYOAI2DJXMHA.jpg?smart=true&auth=a5e8b76ff47634a293f0695cae8485fc0858a0437b581dd5b57b4531243041d5&width=400&height=225)
Wout Weghorst 7/10
(On for Malen 46’) Usual go-to for manager Koeman but the goal never arrived from the big striker who gave Dutch much-need outlet up front. AP![(On for Simons 90 + 3'). EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CAE5FKX4RWFGVF7UVFHALSMKJU.jpg?smart=true&auth=8ad072cea6511ae3c9f7bb1b7ae71e17690fa6f9e37eda486a1cfe1a682b4141&width=400&height=225)
Brian Brobbey N/A
(On for Simons 90 + 3'). EPA![(On for Dumfries 90+3’) Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/R27G3VASQKYXDPSC2TTCWLFAV4.jpg?smart=true&auth=02a0b3d216a16f69e6f46d35c23f2d03d8aa698c94753fd65f2c5e97e5173d64&width=400&height=225)
Joshua Zirkzee N/A
(On for Dumfries 90+3’) Getty Images![ENGLAND RATINGS. Couldn’t stop Simons’ stunning opener – though he did get a touch - but he did stop a 66th-minute Van Dijk effort. Dumfries also hit the crossbar, but England prevailed again. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NGAU6VOFT5FCULGMUSM7VOGKJA.jpg?smart=true&auth=5a24934861ebd77e441c2053aab476e0cc8b59628db571f9f5fa3c14c5ccc0e0&width=400&height=225)
Jordan Pickford 7/10
ENGLAND RATINGS. Couldn’t stop Simons’ stunning opener – though he did get a touch - but he did stop a 66th-minute Van Dijk effort. Dumfries also hit the crossbar, but England prevailed again. AFP![Much better than in previous matches. Quick to make a key tackle and take the ball off Gakpo who would have been through on goal. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Y7UZRMAX7ZEBB2XKKMJN5BPJSU.jpg?smart=true&auth=cedc6e664af4c417f0f1434290313e91e00aa77bf7867d98178326ebb7caf877&width=400&height=225)
Kyle Walker 7/10
Much better than in previous matches. Quick to make a key tackle and take the ball off Gakpo who would have been through on goal. AFP![Organised his defence on night when he had battle with Weghorst when big striker was brought on at half-time.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/2IQ4IPG5PR2ZKNLM6JRPOMTYMY.jpg?smart=true&auth=e1ad9e9897f7f0a9bbc530b4d99b1710b4e68ff47fbbb0cf913021746cb12bf0&width=400&height=225)
John Stones 7/10
Organised his defence on night when he had battle with Weghorst when big striker was brought on at half-time.![Steady and solid alongside Stones – as he was in the early games in the tournament – though his distribution could be skewed from the left. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/IEUEK7M2L6DZWOEPGMDOKXKJGM.jpg?smart=true&auth=7168b9498056a984acd2681685475908aa4f9bf8ef0fbd2caeb1308370302241&width=400&height=225)
Marc Guehi 6/10
Steady and solid alongside Stones – as he was in the early games in the tournament – though his distribution could be skewed from the left. AFP![Excellent early cross to Rice during a first half when England had near total control, but the England player who struggled the most. Booked. Off at half time. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GMEA7C6D6TPR7CQHWDQA5GZMTA.jpg?smart=true&auth=649a5b1a7476b54852e7661df3605e1a09925f0c1e46a1bf888eb5b0749a4c58&width=400&height=225)
Kieran Trippier 5/10
Excellent early cross to Rice during a first half when England had near total control, but the England player who struggled the most. Booked. Off at half time. Getty Images![Lost possession which led to Netherlands' stunning opener. Then didn’t connect with a Trippier cross as well as he could not long after. Steadier thereafter. Dropped to pitch in delight at end. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OCNIBSZMGVH4D3Q5BJS3H5LV4Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=476e843bdaf46c41a59963f815b73f895f44781bfaebe6654859aee3991dd800&width=400&height=225)
Declan Rice 6/10
Lost possession which led to Netherlands' stunning opener. Then didn’t connect with a Trippier cross as well as he could not long after. Steadier thereafter. Dropped to pitch in delight at end. AP![So comfortable. Set up Foden for his first half run at goal – the pair continually combined. Defied his age – he’s England’s youngest ever semi-finalist - as he moved forward to shoot himself as the Dutch dropped back. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VEQJRVEEWDBSHSKFIQU3FY2XHE.jpg?smart=true&auth=e94675e13fcbffbece8b34c363e94d6e9fa6e4d8ccc40ea29ae3d6c737d32ef5&width=400&height=225)
Kobbie Mainoo 7/10
So comfortable. Set up Foden for his first half run at goal – the pair continually combined. Defied his age – he’s England’s youngest ever semi-finalist - as he moved forward to shoot himself as the DShow more![Set up Kane on 14th minute and one of England’s best players in an absorbing first half. Thought he’d scored the winner, but offside. Harder for him against Ake in the second half. Booked. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QHCEAS5M3IQYPK4NHF6YRJ5XEI.jpg?smart=true&auth=e2ec17b44415049afaabc75e33fc28616582a3c8e3fe7acb31372fb9da1a7190&width=400&height=225)
Bukayo Saka 7/10
Set up Kane on 14th minute and one of England’s best players in an absorbing first half. Thought he’d scored the winner, but offside. Harder for him against Ake in the second half. Booked. EPA![Not England’s best player and has underwhelmed in the tournament. Ran the ball out of danger after 94 minutes. Booked as England reached a first ever final outside their own country. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HBEFQVHBUSXWOHSFOAXIWWDHGQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=dcfe621e5e95d0ba445ef94928112393af2b418fb184fd730b2b3e01c756ce61&width=400&height=225)
Jude Bellingham 5/10
Not England’s best player and has underwhelmed in the tournament. Ran the ball out of danger after 94 minutes. Booked as England reached a first ever final outside their own country. Getty Images![Stunning speed and movement of his feet to almost score after putting ball through goalkeeper’s legs. Beautiful turn before he shot and hit the post. Less effective in the second half, but he ran his socks off and exhausted by the time he was taken off with 10 minutes to go. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MOTOTEGAUCQRLJ2UZGGPZTJNXM.jpg?smart=true&auth=55ccad8a030aa94b79988bea036e5049a9b484ea88c0c6fae7c351010b24c6a6&width=400&height=225)
Phil Foden 8/10
Stunning speed and movement of his feet to almost score after putting ball through goalkeeper’s legs. Beautiful turn before he shot and hit the post. Less effective in the second half, but he ran his Show more![Fired over after quarter-of-an-hour. That effort earned a controversial penalty which he placed low and hard into the corner. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/H6VCIKDGQJBTCI4HK4HBED7IUA.jpg?smart=true&auth=acf5d88ad25bcf7c0a98d9895d6085219308ffd0435ae88ae0c5d9ab839bf71c&width=400&height=225)
Harry Kane 6/10
Fired over after quarter-of-an-hour. That effort earned a controversial penalty which he placed low and hard into the corner. EPA![ENGLAND SUBS: On at half-time and isn’t 100 per cent fit, but hit a sublime, fast, accurate cross in front of the box in 88th minute. Likely starter in final. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HGNQC72JYTUF2ZSDDX7LSZ3UUM.jpg?smart=true&auth=5d08c2c316015bb8da54dfdde0622fc3e7737c6686d0c2bf2a45daa4cd3ba08b&width=400&height=225)
Luke Shaw 7/10
ENGLAND SUBS: On at half-time and isn’t 100 per cent fit, but hit a sublime, fast, accurate cross in front of the box in 88th minute. Likely starter in final. EPA![(On for Foden 80’) Made his mark by playing pass to Watkins for winning goal. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UDLJ6OUFALLEVCZSDDDBNKZFJU.jpg?smart=true&auth=236aa07acce5a146ca1d7cb3d5dbb938dd81a724da57d5056bb396ede26e78dc&width=400&height=225)
Cole Palmer 7/10
(On for Foden 80’) Made his mark by playing pass to Watkins for winning goal. EPA![The first touch, swivel and shot from the tightest angle. The perfect finish across the goal and beyond the goalkeeper. An inspired substitute as resilient England scored late on yet again. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GLUXL7KAMAS3XTIAFUPQ6BAJUM.jpg?smart=true&auth=8b88463dd954cdb887a980965afdc783a20f81337b7ace9bbe3bcd93d6234dbf&width=400&height=225)
Ollie Watkins 8/10
The first touch, swivel and shot from the tightest angle. The perfect finish across the goal and beyond the goalkeeper. An inspired substitute as resilient England scored late on yet again. AFP![(On for Saka 90+3’) Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RAP3URKPRZPMOIWLI54JYPJVSE.jpg?smart=true&auth=7753b7ac418272bcfa633eb2fd112f6468f0e926feeb2e0a96be5c1af7058ac6&width=400&height=225)
Ezri Konsa N/A
(On for Saka 90+3’) Getty Images![(On for Mainoo 90+3’) Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DSORW3WHFXACECG3VDRFJCXIMI.jpg?smart=true&auth=0f80ba4eec83a857ad0054e1df6d59c6ca522c1edbbc9b09021979468a6eb820&width=400&height=225)
Conor Gallagher N/A
(On for Mainoo 90+3’) Getty ImagesNetherlands v England player ratings: Simons 8, Gakpo 6; Foden 8, Kane 6
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Andy Mitten
July 10, 2024
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