(Back row, from left to right) Mason Mount, Jude Bellingham, Harry Maguire, Jordan Pickford, John Stones, Bukayo Saka, (front row, from left to right) Raheem Sterling, Kieran Trippier, Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Luke Shaw (Picture: Getty Images)

With England’s World Cup over, Danny Griffiths hands out the grades. Find out who passed with flying colours, and whether there’s any room for improvement, below.

Gareth Southgate: 8/10

Calls for him to be sacked after a poor Nations League looked silly and extremely premature after the opening 6-2 victory against Iran. After leading England to a World Cup semi-final in Russia and the quarter-finals in Qatar, either side of the Euros final last year, he surely deserves one more crack at winning a major tournament. If he wants it, anyway.

Jordan Pickford: 8/10

Proved once again he is England’s No.1 with another strong tournament. His superb save when the game was goalless against Senegal in the last 16 will live long in the memory and he will keep winning caps at a frantic rate on these showings.

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford showed what he was made of during the tournament in Qatar (Picture: Getty Images)

Kyle Walker: 7/10

Walker gave a solid performance despite stepping up so soon after sustaining injury (Picture: Getty Images)

Recovered from injury and replaced Kieran Trippier after the first two games. He was typically solid and robust especially when keeping Kylian Mbappe quiet in the quarter-finals. No big surprise there as Walker at his best is a class act.

Luke Shaw: 7/10

Luke Shaw in action against Wales (Picture: Getty Images)

Provided a superb cross for England’s opening goal of the tournament and was as dependable as ever after that. His rivals have some work to do to dislodge him at left-back.

John Stones: 8/10

Transferred his consistently high standard of performance for Manchester City to the world stage again and lived up to the billing as Gareth Southgate’s most reliable central defender.

Stones proved consistent throughout (Picture: Getty Images)

Harry Maguire: 8/10

Harry Maguire confronts referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio during England’s quarter-final match against France (Picture: Getty Images)

Hands up if you wondered why the Manchester United player was included in the squad. Keep them raised if you are big enough to concede Southgate’s call was 100 per cent right. Being beaten in the air by Olivier Giroud for France’s winner was a rare blip as he delivered time and again.

Declan Rice: 8/10

Enhanced his growing reputation by being strong defensively while also pushing forward with midfield menace. Any club wanting to prise him away from West Ham will have to pay a pretty penny.

Declan Rice continued his impressive efforts (Picture: Getty Images)

Jordan Henderson: 8/10

Henderson proved his critics wrong in Qatar (Picture: Getty Images)

Another who was considered to be not up to scratch if England were to go deep into the tournament and another who proved the critics wrong. He’s not finished at international level yet and hit a wonderful goal against Senegal.

Jude Bellingham: 9/10

Jude Bellingham’s talents have led to an increased interest from top European clubs (Picture: Getty Images)

A star is born after an eye-popping World Cup in which he was one of the leading lights in the tournament. Europe’s biggest clubs are clamouring to sign him and at just 19 years of age, he looks to be a mainstay of the England side for another three World Cups.

Bukayo Saka: 9/10

Just edged Bellingham as England’s best player in Qatar which speaks volumes about his presence and performances. A constant danger, he scored three goals and was always creating chances with deft touches and surging runs. Got better and better after a fast start. Hugely impressive.

Harry Kane: 8/10

Harry Kane, centre, pictured with Phil Foden, left, and Bukayo Saka (Picture: Getty Images)

Became England’s joint leading goalscorer of all time by converting a penalty against France, then spurned the chance to go clear of Wayne Rooney at the top of the chart by missing that Ill-fated second spot-kick. Took responsibility like a true captain, though, and should have one more World Cup in the tank.

Phil Foden: 8/10

A livewire whenever he was on the pitch and will always remember scoring in a World Cup. Should create similar memories in the next edition in 2026 when he will be one of the team’s main foundations.

Marcus Rashford: 8/10

Rashford had the capability, but was he utilised enough during the World Cup? (Picture: Getty Images)

The joint leading goalscorer for the Three Lions and it was strange he wasn’t used off the bench to a greater degree. Another who has the capability to help his country finally enjoy true success in a major tournament.

Mason Mount: 7/10

Mount’s performance against Iran wasn’t up to par, but there’s still time to shine (Picture: Getty Images)

Long considered a regular starter, he lost his place after the opener against Iran and was outshone by others. A great player to have on the bench, though, giving the squad real depth and his time will undoubtedly come again.

Raheem Sterling: 6/10

Raheem Stirling’s time in Qatar was cut shorter than the rest of the team’s owing to an emergency back home (Picture: Getty Images)

His World Cup was cruelly interrupted by a burglary which required him to return home. He was looking good after a fine goal against Iran but has lost his place in the starting XI to others for the time being.

Jack Grealish: 7/10

Scored once off the bench and can become the best supersub in international football. His close control and quick feet bamboozle even the best defenders into giving away fouls in dangerous areas.

Jack Grealish prior to facing off against the USA at Al Bayt Stadium (Picture: Getty Images)

Kieran Trippier: 6/10

Walker provided some great crosses, but failed to bring his best performance (Picture: Shutterstock)

Whipped in some lovely crosses and always a danger at set-pieces but Kyle Walker took his place at right-back and deservedly kept the job.

Callum Wilson: 6/10

Walker (centre) taking the ball and running with it during a training session in Qatar (Picture: Getty Images)

His unselfish pass to set up Grealish’s goal is the positive approach which has managers drooling. One for the next Euros.

Eric Dier: 5/10

Dier spent more time on the bench than the pitch, but did well to get there (Picture: PA)

Only played 20 minutes but did well to regain his place in the squad.

Kalvin Phillips: 5/10

England’s Kalvin Phillips takes on Joe Allen of Wales during their group B clash (Picture: Getty Images)

Returned from injury to play a minor role in Qatar but another in an encouragingly long list whose time may well come soon.

Trent Alexander-Arnold: 5/10

Does England manager Gareth Southgate fail to see what Trent Alexander-Arnold (above) can offer? (Picture: Getty Images)

Fast becoming the Marmite man of English football. A lack of minutes showed he is not to Gareth Southgate’s taste.

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