England 6–1 Wales Player Ratings: Ella Toone Rated 9/10 as England Cruise into the Knockouts

England Women breezed into the knockout stages of the Women's Euro by dispatching neighbours and rivals Wales 6-1. The defending champions didn't even need to get out of second gear as Georgia Stanway opened the scoring with a penalty. Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo all scored in the first half to end the contest. Veteran Beth Mead scored and assisted in the second half as Wales got a consolation through Hannah Cain.

England started the game positively, knowing they needed a win to lock their knockout spot after a slow start. Stanway drew a penalty from Carrie Jones and duly converted it herself in the 13th minute to give them the lead. Toone quickly doubled the lead with a finish from close range. She was the architect for the next two goals as Hemp headed from two yards out and Russo thumped it home before halftime to make it 4-0.

The second half was all about game management from England as the coach made plenty of changes with the round of 16 clash in mind. Substitute Mead scored and created a goal for fellow sub Beever-Jones as England completed the rout. The two second-half goals of England were sandwiched by a Wales goal from Cain, who celebrated wildly after finishing off a sweeping move.

Here are the England Women's National Football Team vs Wales Women's National Football Team Player Ratings.

England Women's National Football Team Player Ratings

Here are the England Women's National Football Team Player Ratings from England Women's National Football Team vs Wales Women's National Football Team Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Hannah Hampton-6/10

Had a diving save to make in the first half and was rarely threatened by quality chances. She could do nothing to prevent the goal Wales scored.

Defenders

Lucy Bronze-7/10

Had to be conservative defensively as Wales often attacked down her flank. Did her best to assist with the attack as well.

Leah Williamson-7/10

The captain was a calm presence in the defence as she marshalled her troops well. Her box defending was top-notch.

Jessica Carter-7.5/10

A crucial member of their buildup, Carter kept ticking the ball and responded well when called into action.

Alex Greenwood-7.5/10

She played as a winger at times, showcasing her attacking threat. Created the most chances in the game but didn't have an assist to show for it.

Midfielders

Georgia Stanway-8/10

Won the penalty with her dancing feet and converted it with aplomb.

Keira Walsh-7.5/10

Guarded the edge of both boxes and was efficient in her job. Curbed a lot of counters and won the ball back for her side.

Ella Toone-9/10

Ella Toone ran the show throughout the game first with a finish from close range, and then set up her teammates with delightful crosses. She was replaced at halftime with the knockouts in mind.

Forwards

Lauren James-7.5/10

James was in full swing, and it was a delight for everyone to watch her. Worked with Toone and Bronze on the right flank to keep circulating the ball.

Alessia Russo-7/10

After multiple tries, she got her first goal at the tournament with a nice touch and finish after Toone found her in the box. Kept working hard to win the ball back.

Lauren Hemp-7.5/10

Headed home from close range after a well-timed run at the far post. Her partnership with Greenwood down the left made them unstoppable.

Substitutes

Jessica Park-6/10

Beth Mead-8/10

Showed great composure in the box to twist away and score with a tidy finish. Fired a superb cross to pick up an assist as well.

Agnes Beever-Jones-8/10

Scored her first major goal at a tournament with a late finish.

Chloe Kelly-6/10

Niamh Charles-6/10

Manager

Sarina Wiegman-8/10

The manager got her tactics spot on as Wales were suffocated from the first minute. A thumping performance allowed her to rest the starting eleven midway through the second half.

Wales Women's National Team Player Ratings

Here are Wales Women's National Team Player Ratings from the England Women's National Football Team vs Wales Women's National Football Team Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Olivia Clark-4/10

Had a forgettable game as he let some goals slip right through her fingers. However, if it wasn't for her, the scoreline could've been in double digits.

Defenders

Esther Morgan-4/10

She was twisted in and out by Hemp and Toone, who took turns to hurt her. The youngster was brutally dealt with in an attack as well.

Rhiannon Roberts-5/10

The box defending was atrocious as Roberts failed to get in line with Evans. The pedestrian defence made it too easy for England to break them down.

Gemma Evans-5/10

She had to cover a lot of ground in the box as the fullback made life difficult for her. Failed to come out on top in most duels.

Lily Woodham-5/10

She was caught napping at the far post as Hemp scored leaping above her for the third goal. He was ineffective in attack as well.

Midfielders

Jessica Fishlock-6/10

Was the instigator throughout the game for Wales and got a reward with an assist late on. Defensively, had her share of struggles.

Angharad James-5/10

The skipper had a nightmare as she was picked apart in the middle of the park. She couldn't win the ball back authoritatively and influence the play.

Forwards

Ceri Holland-6/10

The Liverpool forward trapped the ball well and had a couple of openings to hurt England, but she was thwarted well.

Carrie Jones-5/10

Gave away a penalty as she tried to help her side in defence. Couldn't create a meaningful chance going forward.

Rachel Rowe-6.5/10

She was a menace on the break as she constantly tried to dribble into England's high line. Despite her attempts, there was no end product.

Ffion Morgan-6/10

Morgan was working very hard to feed on the scraps as England's defenders kept her at bay.

Substitutes

Josie Green-6/10

Hayley Ladd-6/10

Hannah Cain -6/10

A fantastic finish with her first touch to finish off a sweeping move. Her celebration was loud and sound, signifying the impact of any goal in this clash.

Elise Hughes-6/10

Kayleigh Barton-6/10

Manager

Rhian Wilkinson-6/10

Getting a consolation goal was the only positive from this game for her. They were well dominated in all three thirds of the pitch.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match: Ella Toone