Ellen White was England’s best player but the USA were strong in all areas, especially Lindsey Horan and Christen Press

England

4-4-1-1

Carly Telford

Two vital saves early on and could not do much about the goals. Mistake nearly punished by Press. 6

Jill Scott

Worked hard as always and grew into the game but seemed as if she was outnumbered. 6

Lucy Bronze

Lost track of Press for USA’s first goal and did not have much success going forward. 6

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Steph Houghton

Had the chance to equalise for England but penalty was poor. Quite a few misplaced passes, too. 5

Keira Walsh

One of England’s most dangerous players. Superb cross-field pass started move that led to goal. 7

Millie Bright

She, too, gave the ball away too easily. Shown a second yellow for challenge on Morgan. 5

Beth Mead

Supplied a delicious cross to White for goal but quiet otherwise. Struggled defensively and was taken off. 5

Demi Stokes

Struggled against Heath’s speed and failed to prevent Morgan from scoring the USA’s second. 6

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Nikita Parris

Started brightly but was starved of any service. Improved after Kirby came on in second half. 6

Rachel Daly

Tried to use her speed to get past Dunn but rarely won that contest. Worked extremely hard. 7

◀ Ellen White

Took goal superbly, sidefooting in Mead’s cross. Won penalty but another effort was ruled offside. 8

Subs Kirby (for Mead 58) 6, Moore (for Walsh 71) 6, Stanway (for Daly 89) n/a

USA

4-3-3

Alyssa Naeher

Powerless to stop White’s goal but saved well from Walsh and had no trouble with Houghton’s penalty. 8

Julie Ertz

Made the USA midfield tick. Never out of position, never hurried. Such an effective player. 8

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Kelley O’Hara

Not afraid to go forward but still not troubled defensively. Cross for first goal was magnificent. 7

Abby Dahlkemper

The 26-year-old was solid at the heart of the defence and distribution was impressive. 7

Rose Lavelle

Lively from beginning and set the tone with a lovely nutmeg on Bright. Came off injured. 8

Becky Sauerbrunn

Nearly scored an own goal in the first half and brought down White for the late penalty. 6

Tobin Heath

Her speed troubled Stokes from the start and was a big reason England never settled. 8

Crystal Dunn

Did well against the double threat of Bronze and Daly from the England right-hand side. 7

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Alex Morgan

The captain led by example up front and made her goal look easy even though it wasn’t. 8

▶ Lindsey Horan

Appeared to be everywhere at times and provided the assist for USA’s second goal. 9

Christen Press

Did not give Bronze a quiet moment and scored the vital first goal with an impressive header. 8

Subs Mewis (for Lavelle 65) 6, Lloyd (for Heath 80) 6, Krieger (for O’Hara 87) n/a