{
  "id": 11737767,
  "title": "Who was the best player on the pitch? - England player ratings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/who-was-the-best-player-on-the-pitch-england-player-ratings-11737767",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T17:58:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq4g1x8znyd0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England delivered an impressive performance in their recent Nations League match against Croatia, securing a resounding 7-0 victory. The BBC Sport England reporter, Alex Howell, provided player ratings for the game. Jude Bellingham was deemed the best player on the pitch, showcasing a world-class performance throughout the match. He contributed to multiple goals and displayed exceptional skill and vision. Harry Kane, the captain, also delivered a strong performance, demonstrating his elite finishing abilities and contributing to the team's dominant victory. Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon were also highly rated, with Saka scoring twice and Gordon showing remarkable confidence and skill. The report provides a comprehensive breakdown of the players' performances and their respective ratings out of 10.",
  "summary": "England produce one of their best performances in recent times as they thump Croatia 6-0 in Rijeka. How did our report rate the players' performances?",
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        "title": "Who was the best player on the pitch? - England player ratings",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}