Gomes (9) – Not quite a perfect ten due to dodgy kick out in second half that put us under pressure. Excellent performance.
Corluka (5) – Shown up for pace, short back header gave chance to Richardson, mugged by Reid a few times.
Assou-Ekotto (6) – Nice cross for goal but needs to deliver more when going forward. Terrible free-kick just after Gordon went off
Woodgate (6) – Looked slow but determined. Hopefully match practice will see him return to his best.
King (5) – Worryingly slow and tentative. Injured again. How long can he be allowed to limp on?
Jenas (5), Huddlestone (6), Palacios (5) – All three hampered and hamstrung by the formation. Massive improvement after Kranjcar came on.
Keane (6) – Found space well for goal, worked hard.
Crouch (6) – Made first goal but generally crowded out.
Defoe (6) – Rarely found space until late on. Held ball up well for goal two.
By MF