Paul Robinson/David James
Given a surprise stay of execution/handed a controversial recall. Virtually a spectator, Robbo/Jamo had little to do, with his only moment of alarm due to a wild flap at an innocuous cross/an unfathomable decision to sprint 50 yards off his line to tackle Rio Ferdinand. Rating (out of ten): Six.
Micah Richards
Frightened the Israelis with his presence. Dangerous on the overlap. Always a threat at set-pieces. Future king of England. Rating: Eight.
Rio Ferdinand
Infuriated the Wembley crowd with his lapses in concentration. Second-half nap suggests a lack of motivation. Rating: Six.
John Terry
Shouted loudly and was a constant danger from set-pieces. Handled the ball well. Rating: Seven.
Cashley Cole
Booed throughout, has reportedly threatened to demand a transfer to arch-rivals Scotland if England don't increase his match fee/let Cheryl sing the official Euro 2008 song. Rating: Five.
SWP
Offered pace and incision as well as, of course, England's first-half goal. The strike was marred with tragedy, however, and SWP will be disappointed to learn of his father spontaneously combusting in the BBC studio. The rest of Britain will not share his disappointment. Small. Rating: Eight.
Gareth Barry
Tidy.Rating: Seven.
Steven Gerrard
England's best player and thrived in the absence of Frank Lampard even though he was limited to the use of just one leg. Hobbled off late on and must be considered a doubt for Wednesday's date with Russia despite Steve McClaren being spotted entering the England dressing room with a needle the size of the Eiffel Tower, a wheelchair and a bag of leeches. Rating: Nine.
Joe Cole
Unfairly castigated by unpatriotic and narrow-minded observers who decried the acoustic foul which won England's penalty. The fact of the matter is that he was playing for England and that makes cheating a legitimate tactic. Deserves another go on Keeley to reward his selfless national duty. Rating: Eight.
Emile Heskey
Repeatedly struggled to stay on his feet - the consequence, according to John Motson, of the summer rain. Quite so. Night ended on a bit of a downer when he was lifted off the pitch on a stretcher. It's believed the injury was caused by Ferdinand jumping on his back to celebrate the award of a corner. Rating: Seven.
Michael Owen
Missed two great opportunities before finally converting in the 85th minute to silence the critics. As Alan Shearer sagely noted, strikers have to keep getting in those positions to score. Wise counsel that, or else forwards might be inclined to line up at left-back.Rating: Ten.
