Rahman Osman’s England player ratings gallery after World Cup defeat against France

It was cruel, there was frustration in abundance as England fell at the World Cup quarter-final stage with a narrow defeat against current world champions France.

Les Bleus went in front with a stunning strike from Aurelien Tchouameni but got themselves back into the game when Harry Kane converted from the penalty spot nine minutes into the second-half. The momentum seemed to be with Gareth Southgate’s side as they pressed forwards but they were punished for switching off as former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud headed the French back in front with 12 minutes remaining.

A foul on substitute Mason Mount gave Kane an opportunity to get England back on level-terms and make himself the senior men’s team’s all-time record goalscorer - but the Tottenham Hotspur striker sent his effort over the crossbar and that signalled the end of the World Cup dreams for Southgate’s men.

Here are Rahman Osman’s England player ratings after he witnessed the heartbreaking defeat in person.

5. CB: Harry Maguire - 6.5

One of the top performing English players on the pitch in the first-half. Photo: Getty Images

6. CB: John Stones - 6

Solid and effective as he’s been throughout this tournament. When there was pressure he used his experience. Hopefully his injury is not too bad Photo: Getty Images

7. MF: Declan Rice - 6

Sat in the middle of the park and worked really hard in and out of possession to help recycle the ball. His forward passing could have been better but it was such a high tempo game he did really well. Photo: Getty Images

8. MF: Jude Bellingham - 6

Not his best in the first-half and just seemed to be tasked with marking his man rather than pushing up and to trying to create something for the team. Then got a clean strike that forced Lloris into a good score early on in the second-half. Photo: Getty Images