England Player Ratings v Peru: Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge shines but Wayne Rooney poor

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Jordan Henderson: 7/10

Jordan Henderson found himself with the freedom of the park in the first half, with the Peru side willing to press everyone but him.

While that may seem like something of a slight on the creativity of the Liverpool man, Henderson is in the team for his defensive efforts rather than to break down defences, and did nothing wrong throughout.

Adam Lallana: 6/10

Prior to England’s goal, Adam Lallana had produced the single best piece of play for England, dribbling past a couple of Peru players to force his way into the box, giving Daniel Sturridge a shooting opportunity.

The Southampton playmaker was quieter in the second half, but his work rate, movement and skill using either foot makes him an intriguing option for future games.

Danny Welbeck: 7/10

Danny Welbeck produced some neat touches, and his underrated close control won England some free kicks in promising positions.

The Manchester United forward worked extremely hard both on and off the ball too, but the overriding feeling before kickoff and during the game was simply that it was a shame Raheem Sterling did not start.

The Liverpool starlet’s classy movement, dribbling and pace could have unlocked the Peru defence far earlier and more often than the eventual result, and England – and Welbeck – were missing the spark he provides.

Still, Welbeck rarely plays badly for England, and has proven himself a more consistent performer than Red Devils team-mate Wayne Rooney.

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