England U21 player ratings: James Maddison shines but defensive problems remain

Every game during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship will be shown live on Sky Sports

Image: England's U21s were held to a 3-3 draw with Croatia - but who starred?

Phil Foden was handed a start for England U21's - how did he and his team-mates get on during the 3-3 draw with Croatia?

Here we assess the performances of the Young Lions...

Dean Henderson 6

It never looks great on the goalkeeper when your team concedes three but Henderson could do little about each strike in a game where he was badly let down by his back four.

Jonjoe Kenny 6

After an error-strewn display against Romania, Kenny looked short on confidence up against Josip Brekalo. Summed up by allowing the right-footed winger to cut inside off the left wing to make space for a strike at goal on his stronger foot - one the winger finished with aplomb. Perhaps the frustration of his performance triggered his decision to strike an effort from 30 yards that flew into the net. A quite brilliant end to a tournament of torment for the full-back.

Jake Clarke-Salter 6

The Chelsea youngster - who was skipper for the evening - kept good tabs on Sandro Kulenovic before being replaced by Ezri Konsa on 49 minutes.

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Fikayo Tomori 5

Strong in the tackle when called upon but his positional awareness was lacking at crucial times when Croatia attacked into dangerous areas. Didn't do the basics well.

Highlights of the 3-3 draw between England U21 and Croatia U21

Lloyd Kelly 5

Lacked focus at times with the ball, which was punished by Nikola Vlasic for Croatia equaliser for 2-2. His lazy pass came during a period where England seemed in full control of the game but an unforced error put them on the back-foot.

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Phil Foden 7

His inclusion lifted spirits ahead of this dead-rubber. He produced flashes of inspiration, including showing stunning vision to pick out Reiss Nelson, whose trickery won the penalty, yet, he didn't dominate the game like many would have expected.

Image: Phil Foden in action for England U21s against Croatia U21s

James Maddison 8

Classy. England's bright spark that knitted everything together in midfield. Got a goal his performance merited when slamming home from 15 yards after a poor headed clearance. A player of his ability shouldn't be leaving this competition at the group stages.

Image: James Maddison was England's man of the match

Kieran Dowell 6

Sat at the base of the England midfield and put in a steady if unspectacular shift for 55 minutes before being replaced by Mason Mount.

Demarai Gray 6

Offered his midfielders an excellent outlet on the left although did cut a bit of a frustrated figure. Should've finished off two close-range chances in the first-half but his ruthlessness in front of goal was lacking.

Tammy Abraham 6

Drifted in and out of the game. Was always looking to sniff out a chance in the box but failed to really link with Foden and Maddison.

Reiss Nelson 7

Like Maddison, he was England's most potent weapon. His quick-feet drew the foul for the penalty, which he stepped up and dispatched in confident fashion.

Subs: Ezri Konsa (5), Mason Mount (6), Morgan Gibbs-White (5)

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Every game during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship will be shown live on Sky Sports.

Sky Sports subscribers will also be able to stream the games via the Sky Sports app or the Sky Go app.

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