Ranking every World Cup Team Performance after the First Round of Group Games

#10 Peru

The Peruvians might have lost their world cup opener against Denmark but will come away with a lot of positives. They will be wondering how they did not come away with a point at least. That was the least that Peru deserved in a fast-paced and exciting game in Saransk.

The Peruvians played with a typical Latin American style of fearlessness and flair. Andre Carrillo was lethal with his direct dribbling and drilled crosses. He was the best player on the pitch and almost every meaningful Peru attack came through him. Yotun and Tapia were excellent in ball retention and distribution and kept Eriksen quiet throughout the game.

Christian Cueva was gifted with the biggest opportunity in the first half. Another VAR influenced decision saw the referee award Peru a penalty. Cueva blasted the penalty high into the stands and many questioned whether he would have the mentality to carry on in the game.

The Peruvians and Cueva were not affected by the penalty miss. They continued pressing and creating chances. But they were dealt a fierce blow when Denmark scored the only goal of the game against the run of play. The Danish barely held on against the Peruvian onslaught.

While Peru may have lost, there is no doubt that they were the better side on that day. But goals decide games and Peru had no goals to show for a brilliant and exuberant performance.

Cueva's dismal penalty effort

#9 England

The Three Lions entered Russia with a very young team. England were extremely disappointing in the World Cup of 2014 and the recent European championship. After the Hodgson-Allardyce fiasco, Gareth Southgate took the England job with a lot of negativity in the English camp. The English were hoping to exorcise the demons of the previous so-called 'Golden Generation' and build a new exciting team.

England beat Tunisia with a late goal from captain and Tottenham's goal machine, Harry Kane. Gareth Southgate fielded an attacking 3-5-2 formation. Jesse Lingard, Dele Alli and Raheem Sterling switched positions incessantly and caused the Tunisians innumerable problems in the first half. The English were very good with their ball movement but relied on a set piece anyways. Harry Kane was there in the right place and scored after a superb save from the Tunisian goalkeeper.

However, in typical fashion, Kyle Walker gifted a penalty to Tunisia and the English shot themselves in the foot. They had to come back in the second half and earn their lead all over again. The main threat of England came from set pieces. In the end, Harry Kane was in the right place at the right time again

There were lots of positives for the English. Harry Maguire was excellent and won all the aerial battles. Kieran Trippier was very good at right wing back and his set-piece delivery was on point. Jordan Henderson's passing was exquisite and he showed once again why he is England's best midfielder. Ruben Loftus Cheek was Gareth Southgate's trump card and he made a huge impact on the game.

A very good performance from the English. They might have depended on a late goal but it does look like the new generation is ready for the bigger occasions.

Captain Marvel - Harry Kane was the match winner for a young and exciting

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