World Cup 2018: 5 best and worst players from Colombia's win against Poland

#1 Best - James Rodriguez

James was scintillating on the night

2014 World Cup Golden Boot Winner James Rodriguez was a treat to watch in the final third of the pitch against the Polish. He combined magnificently with his partners in attack , and that allowed each of them to have an equal share of the ball.

Rodriguez put in a delightful cross to the head of Yerry Mina for the opening goal and from then onward the winger eased into the game. He had 2 attempts at goal but he let his passing dictate the game as Colombia asserted their dominance on Poland for long spells.

Playing out wide on the left, James seemed to have no trouble against the three-man defence or the big Polish defensive midfielders as he was able to cut in the box on his left foot with his smooth dribbling and lay it off for the likes of Radamel Falcao and others.

James Rodriguez finished the game with a Man Of The Match performance of 3 key passes, 4 dribbles, an 88 percent pass accuracy and 2 assists, with his second one being a sublime pass that went around and beat 3 Polish players and released Juan Cuadrado on the counter for Colombia's third.

James Rodríguez's #WorldCup game by numbers vs. #POL: 88% pass accuracy87 touches68 passes3 take-ons3 chances created2 tackles won2 fouls won2 crosses2 shots2 assists Some gorgeous passing. 🤤 pic.twitter.com/atcuIvl4W2

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 24, 2018

10 - James Rodriguez has been involved in 10 goals over the last 2 World Cups (6 goals, 4 assists), more than any other player. Delicious. #POLCOL #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/7dkrzd6cek

— OptaJean (@OptaJean) June 24, 2018