Player ratings as Three Lions limp to top spot in Group C

England sealed their spot as winners of Group C with a 0-0 draw against Slovenia on Tuesday evening.

It was another uninspiring performance by Gareth Southgate’s side, who flashed glimpses of improvement but still fell well short of expectations, but Denmark’s 0-0 draw with Serbia ensured they sneak through as group winners.

How the game unfolded

Benjamin Sesko had the first half-chance of the game as the RB Leipzig striker sent a tame header towards Jordan Pickford inside the opening five minutes.

It was an uninspiring start from England, who had to wait until the 20th minute to even have their first shot. That effort did, however, result in Bukayo Saka tapping the ball into the back of the net, only for an offside flag to correctly rule the goal out.

England’s first official shots came on the half-hour mark. Harry Kane saw an effort blocked before a long-distance strike – the Three Lions’ first on target – was comfortably scooped up by Jan Oblak in the Slovenia net.

Kieran Trippier’s cross looked destined to lead to the opening goal, but Conor Gallagher failed to make contact with his head, before Kane’s outstretched boot could not steer the ball towards goal as England headed into the half-time break with the scores tied.

England were slightly brighter in the second half – they could hardly have been more uninspiring – but, aside from a goalmouth scramble, still found it hard to get through to Oblak’s goal.

With 15 minutes to go, Declan Rice fizzed an awkward strike wide as England continued to push for an opener, but there was simply no spark about the Three Lions once again.

GK: Jordan Pickford – 6/10 – Given some rotten backpasses at times but managed to clear his lines well.

RB: Kyle Walker – 5/10 – Too safe with his passing. Often turned backwards rather than looking to play in Saka.

CB: John Stones – 5/10 – Not particularly comfortable on the ball or when dealing with Sesko in the air.

CB: Marc Guehi – 6/10 – Slow and safe with the ball at his feet. Had the most touches of any England player in the first half, which speaks volumes of England’s problem.

LB: Kieran Trippier – 6/10 – Involved more going forwards and whipped in a handful of decent crosses, although his performance felt a little predictable, given his reluctance to use his left foot.

DM: Conor Gallagher – 5/10 – Pressed with nice energy but didn’t offer enough control in possession. Uninspiring passing.

DM: Declan Rice – 5/10 – Tried to get…