AMRC) Adam Lallana – 6
Did not have an influence on the game. Toiled, but failed to help counter-attacks or make telling passes. Still deserves to be in the side, however.
AMLC) Coutinho (Rickie Lambert 73′) – 7
Magic assist from the Brazilian, who provided the classiest moment of the game by a mile. He often went missing today, but his talent is absolutely unquestionable. Again though, was subbed early.
FC) Raheem Sterling – 7
How much more can we rely on the 20-year-old…? Sterling was anonymous first-half, but he received no support. In the second, he took his chance superbly – rounding the keeper and bagging with his left. Playing in an unnatural centre-forward position, it’s all we can ask.
