Spain (4-2-3-1)
Unai Simón Only tested in the first-half by Foden strike and had little chance with Palmer goal. 6
Dani Carvajal Made the dry your eyes gesture at Saka after tripping him. Typically robust evening. 7
Robin Le Normand Off injured in 83rd min after a commanding performance though pulled around for goal. 6
Aymeric Laporte Rarely tested early on, authoritative throughout and only ever stretched when England attacked for the goal. 7
Marc Cucurella The revenge of a season being written off with the best weighted cross you will see. Great duel with Saka. 8
Rodri Not the controlling influence thanks to Foden’s work and withdrawn injured at half-time. 5
Fabián Ruiz Superb, all over the midfield even though England tried to contain him, pressed hard, passed crisply. 7
Lamine Yamal Amazing run across to create goal after zero impact in the first half, should have scored late on. 8
Dani Olmo If a superb midfield performance was not enough, he saved his team with a brilliant header off line. 8
Nico Williams First time he shook off Walker, he scored. Superb goal, excellent second-half, the star of the tournament. 9
Álvaro Morata Led the press and the line but precious little to work with and gave way to Oyarzabal. 6
Substitutes
Martin Zubimendi (for Rodri 46) Actually had more influence than Rodri, 7. Mikel Oyarzabal (for Morata 68) Superb layoff spin and run for goal; knew exactly where cross was coming, finished perfectly, 8. Nacho (for Lemond 84) 6. Mikel Merino (for Yamal 89) 6.
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England (4-4-1-1)
Jordan Pickford Superb distribution to set up equaliser. Not at fault for goals and potentially match-saving save from Lamine Yamal. 7
Kyle Walker Phenomenal first half, defensively and in attacking support. But first time he let Williams get away, he scored. Great contest. 6
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John Stones Superb early block on Williams, one aggressive run into Spain’s half. Led well throughout at the back. 7
Marc Guéhi Solid and secure as he has been throughout the competition, a class act and never faltered – almost rescued it at end. 7
Luke Shaw Finally started on that left flank and superb in the first half but let Lamine Yamal cut inside for goal. Amazing given injury though. 6
Bukayo Saka His speed belatedly terrified Spain and his cross got England back in the game. Good early on too. 7
Kobbie Mainoo Less chance to knit together play than against the Netherlands but diligent work throughout and had a great tournament. 6
Declan Rice Covered ground, organised well but could not dominate a fine Spanish midfield pressing him constantly and passing round him. 6
Jude Bellingham The pass that set up Saka and the stretch to knock it back to Palmer was him bossing game – but only in fits and starts. 6
Phil Foden Combined No 10 duties with cutting Rodri’s supply. Came to life more creatively when Spain scored but only a limited impact. 6
Harry Kane Same as ever. Struggling to hold up play, good passing range but surely carrying injury? 5
Substitutes
Ollie Watkins (for Kane 61) Came to deliver runs in behind but never had the chance, 5. Cole Palmer (for Mainoo 70) Unbelievable impact, superb finish. What a tournament, what a season, 8. Ivan Toney (for Foden 89) 6.