Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers experienced a range of reactions from the media following his first start for England in their 3-0 victory over Latvia at Wembley. The young talent played the full 90 minutes, displaying his attacking intent by completing a match-high seven dribbles and attempting six shots, two of which were on target.

Despite his lively performance, media ratings were divided. The Express was critical, awarding him a 6/10 and claiming he “didn’t make any impact whatsoever.” In contrast, the BBC was more generous, giving him an 8/10 and praising his ability to “inject pace into England’s play when the tempo slowed.” The Daily Mail rated him 7/10, describing him as “very lively in the middle on his full debut,” while The Guardian also gave him a 7/10 but noted that he and Jude Bellingham occasionally overlapped in positioning.

The differing assessments highlight the subjective nature of player evaluations and the high expectations placed on international debutants. While some saw promise in Rogers’ performance, others felt he still has areas to improve as he adapts to the demands of senior international football.