David James: Made two decent saves but fumbled one cross into the box and it could be argued he should have saved Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal.

Phil Neville: Solid enough to begin with but got worse as the game went on. Booked for a late tackle and easily beaten when Kim Kallstrom hit the post.

Jamie Carragher: Playing because Ashley Cole and Wayne Bridge were out, Carragher proved he is not in their class. Weak link at the back and going forward.

John Terry: Impressive display at the heart of the defence and his partnership with Jonathan Woodgate showed potential. Led the backline with authority.

Jonathan Woodgate: Handled his duel with Ibrahimovic impressively, demonstrating great pace and composure. Unlucky to only get 45 minutes.

Nicky Butt: Covered plenty of ground in the holding role for Sven-Goran Eriksson but gave the ball away a little too often and too cheaply.

Owen Hargreaves: Fine free-kick hit the bar and also forced a good save from Andreas Isaksson. Was industrious and did his Euro 2004 hopes no harm.

Steven Gerrard: Threw himself into the role of captain by covering every blade of grass, but was let down by the lack of quality alongside him.

Alan Thompson: Struggled to get into the game on his debut and had just one lively spell before the break. Not on the ball enough to make an impact.

Wayne Rooney: Linked promisingly with Defoe and held the ball up well. Denied a goal first by the post and then a fine Isaksson save.

Darius Vassell: Showed great pace to latch on to Gerrard's pass, but it cost him as Mellberg's challenge forced him off with an ankle injury.

Jermain Defoe (replaced Darius Vassell, 12 mins): Got into the game immediately and was a real menace. Unlucky not to score - a fine debut.

Anthony Gardner (replaced Jonathan Woodgate, 46 mins): Faced a stern test on his England debut and looked nervy up against Ibrahimovic.

Gareth Southgate (replaced John Terry, 46 mins): Had more to do than Terry and Woodgate with England on the rack and stood his ground.

Joe Cole (replaced Alan Thompson, 60 mins): Sliced a volley wide in the dying moments, failed to stamp his authority on the game.

Alan Smith (replaced Wayne Rooney, 60 mins): Played in a withdrawn role on the right and put himself about in the usual aggressive manner.

Jermaine Jenas (replaced Steven Gerrard, 60 mins): Showed what a good passer of the ball he is but England were second best when he was on.

Emile Heskey (replaced Owen Hargreaves, 60 mins): Tried to work some openings but had little help in a frustrating cameo display.

Scott Parker (replaced Nicky Butt, 79 mins): Given little chance to exhibit his talents in just his second cap in Gothenburg.