Ezri Konsa demonstrated his international quality throughout the tournament, featuring in every match for England. The Aston Villa defender started at centre-back and also played at right-back during the quarter-final victory over Norway. He concluded the tournament with a goal in the third-place play-off, earning a rating of 7.
John Stones, who faced scrutiny due to fitness concerns, started the opening game but had some unsteady moments, leading to him dropping out for subsequent matches. He returned for the quarter-final against Norway and the semi-final against Argentina. The 32-year-old showcased his abilities but was noted as being caught under the ball for Lautaro Martinez's decisive goal in the semi-final, receiving a rating of 7.
Marc Guehi established himself as a consistent presence in England's defense. Although he did not start the first game against Croatia, his subsequent performances were characterized by calmness and quality. Guehi delivered an excellent defensive display against Erling Haaland in the quarter-final against Norway and maintained a strong performance level until England's exit from the tournament. He was rated 8.
Trevoh Chalobah was brought into the squad as a replacement and saw limited action, appearing only in the closing stages of the win against France for his sole minutes of the tournament, earning a rating of 5. Jarell Quansah, participating in his first major tournament, showed why he was a valued full-back option. He started matches against Panama and Mexico before an injury and a red card, respectively. Quansah returned for the third-place play-off, and his performances suggest a promising international future. He was rated 6.
Dan Burn's inclusion was a subject of discussion, but his performance against Mexico highlighted his aerial ability, which provided England with an option to secure leads in games. However, the tactic was reportedly employed too early in the match against Argentina. Burn received a rating of 6.5.
Nico O'Reilly, at 21, grew into his first tournament after a hesitant start. Becoming England's first-choice left-back only in November, starting five of the eight matches was a significant achievement. O'Reilly was praised for his ball-playing ability but noted as having room for defensive improvement, earning a 6.5.
Reece James, the first-choice right-back, missed three games due to a hamstring injury sustained against Ghana. He recovered to feature in the quarter-final and semi-final, demonstrating his quality and receiving a rating of 6.5.
Djed Spence emerged as one of England's breakout players. His versatility in playing both left-back and right-back proved valuable. Spence's one-on-one defending and pace offered an attacking outlet, with two of his best performances coming in the quarter-final and semi-final. He also played well against France, winning a penalty, and was rated 8.