Norway

2.73

• 
  0

  0

  3.00

  Rune Almenning Jarstein

  The Norway goalkeeper had no chance with Young's goal but was alert and strong to keep out subsequent attempts from the visitors.

• 
  1

  0

  2.50

  Brede Hangeland

  The Fulham defender was all over the place as he was turned inside out for Young's goal. Made a couple of impressive blocks but looked vulnerable on the turn.

• 
  5

  0

  3.00

  John Arne Riise

  The flame-haired full-back was solid defensively and constantly looked to get forward. Shooting sometimes wayward but forced Green into a good save in the second-half.

• 
  1

  0

  3.00

  Tom Hogli

  Substituted in the 40th minute following a challenge from Gerrard. Stood off Downing too much early on.

• 
  1

  0

  2.50

  Vadim Demidov

  Lost Carroll early on as the England striker headed wide, but produced a generally composed display.

• 
  2

  0

  3.00

  Alexander Tettey

  Sat deep at the foot of midfield and occupied space to prevent England midfielders from picking the ball up in space. Economical use of the ball.

• 
  2

  1

  3.00

  Marcus Henriksen

  Tidy on the ball as he looked to start attacks in midfield before being replaced late on.

• 
  3

  0

  2.50

  Morten-Gamst Pedersen

  Too static in general play but his left foot was a threat from set-pieces, highlighted when his first-half free-kick hit the post.

• 
  1

  0

  2.50

  Daniel Braaten

  Worked hard but lacked quality on the ball, with his first touch often poor.

• 
  1

  0

  2.50

  Mostafa Abdellaoue

  Found it difficult to get away from the England defenders, never really having a clear sight on goal and lacking movement.

• 
  1

  0

  2.50

  Tarik Elyounoussi

  Played on the right of midfield but never really caused any problems for the England defence despite working hard.

Substitutions

England

3.00

• 
  8

  3

  3.00

  Robert Green

  Back in an England shirt for the first time since the 2010 World Cup, he made some solid stops but still looked very shaky from crosses. Particularly lucky not to be caught out by Pedersen's first-half corner.

• 
  9

  3

  3.00

  Joleon Lescott

  Composed display in central defence as he denied Abdellaoui space and communicated well with his team-mates.

• 
  7

  2

  3.00

  Leighton Baines

  The Everton left-back had few problems defensively and showed his quality in attack, delivering some dangerous crosses and testing Jarstein with a second-half free-kick.

• 
  19

  6

  3.00

  Phil Jones

  The Manchester United youngster was strong and powerful in defence and made some lung-bursting forward runs, one of which ended with a deflected shot hitting the post.

• 
  10

  1

  3.00

  Phil Jagielka

  Showed good anticipation to read Norway attacks, making vital interceptions to clear crosses from the left flank.

• 
  27

  6

  3.50

  Ashley Young Top of the Match

  Scored his fourth goal in as many England games with the winner in the ninth minute, accelerating past Hangeland with the drop of a shoulder and making no mistake with his left-footed finish. Seemed to enjoy the freedom of playing in the central role usually occupied by Wayne Rooney.

• 
  6

  1

  3.00

  James Milner

  Workmanlike yet uninspiring display, first on the right side of midfield and then centrally. Perhaps could have done better with first-half shot that went too close to Jarstein.

• 
  18

  11

  2.50

  Stewart Downing Flop of the Match

  The Liverpool winger produced a dangerous early cross for Carroll but then faded from the game. Didn't have the pace or trickery to work space in the final third.

• 
  32

  4

  3.00

  Steven Gerrard

  The captain stayed disciplined in England's four-man midfield, often resisting his natural instinct to surge forward. Good dummy run ahead of Young's goal but rather reckless challenge on Hogli before he was substituted at half-time.

• 
  11

  1

  3.00

  Scott Parker

  Heavily iced ankle following his substitution in the 56th minute suggests he could still be a doubt for Euro 2012. Dependable display until then, although he tended to ponder on the ball.

• 
  27

  5

  3.00

  Andy Carroll

  Won his fair share of headers leading the line although his first touch let him down on more than one occasion. Early header went just wide.

Substitutions