Cudicini (7) – Lucky to get away with dropped free-kick, otherwise solid.
Corluka (7) – A poor game last week, much better today
Assou-Ekotto (7) – Almost an 8. Faultless & classy looking at the back but doesn’t do enough going forward, but with no real defensive cover in front of him it’s perhaps not surprising.
Huddlestone (7) – At times Franz Beckenbauer, at others Titus Bramble.
Bassong (7) – Still learning but did well. His distribution got shown up with Huddlestone next to him.
Lennon (7) – Generally a bit quiet but a threat when involved.
Jenas (8) – Authoritative and assured, the biggest midfield influence. Great if he played like this all the time.
Palacios (6) – Booked again and caught in possession several times. Worked well with Jenas but doesn’t seem totally with it at the moment.
Kranjcar (7) – Easy game for him with so much space around. Played with his head up which was good to see.
Defoe (6) – Did well to get the penalty but uncharacteristically wasteful.
Keane (9) – Excellent penalty when under pressure after his earlier miss. Clinical finishing for his second and third goals.