George Furbank received praise from New Zealanders over the summer but struggled to make a significant impact until his crucial involvement in Feyi-Waboso's try. 6/10

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was penalized for an offside penalty but made several crucial tackles, chased kicks effectively, and managed to break free from a few tackles before scoring a well-taken try. 8

Henry Slade was called upon after only 55 minutes of play this season and required frequent treatment in the first half. He persevered and demonstrated his value with some key tackles. 7

Ollie Lawrence made an impressive 22 tackles. His performance lacked flair but was essential to the team's defensive efforts, and he managed to create a few openings himself. 8

Tommy Freeman's handling was shaky under high balls initially but improved. He had limited opportunities to showcase his skills with the ball. 5

Marcus Smith took a bold early kick to Feyi-Waboso. He was roughed up by the Kiwi forwards but made a crucial interception and his goal-kicking was flawless. A classy performance. 8

Ben Spencer made his first start at 32 and appeared nervous, making a mistake at a ruck in his own 22. He settled down but did not make the statement he would have liked. 5

Ellis Genge returned from a calf injury and was beaten by Tele'a for the first try. He embraced the blitz defense but was too easily beaten by Jordan. 5

Jamie George (capt) relished leading his team to face the haka and his leadership was sorely missed when he left the field. 6

Will Stuart had a poor summer against New Zealand but was much improved here, carrying well and impressing at scrum-time. 7

Maro Itoje consistently performs well against the All Blacks and produced some big moments as England took control. However, they lost momentum under his captaincy. 7

George Martin was highly praised by Scott Barrett and continues to develop into England's enforcer. He's not quite there yet but is getting closer. 7

Chandler Cunningham-South, who grew up in New Zealand, was determined to make his mark. His huge tackle on Vaa'i arguably shifted the momentum in England's favor. 7

Tom Curry made his first England start in a year and approached the game with his usual all-action style. He made an important tackle on Jordan. 7

Ben Earl made the most metres for England in the first half, using his footwork to find space, but did not reach the heights of the Six Nations. 6

Theo Dan (for George 53) was removed after a head knock 6; Fin Baxter (for Genge 53) struggled at scrum-time 5; Dan Cole (for Stuart 53) had little influence 5; Ben Curry (for T Curry 60) 6; Harry Randall (for Spencer 63) struggled with a messy breakdown 5; George Ford (for Smith 63) agonizing 5; Alex Dombrandt (for Cunningham-South 65) 5; Nick Isiekwe (for Lawrence 75) N/A

Will Jordan ran a great line to breach England's defense and continued his prolific try-scoring record. He was not as involved as he would have liked but showed glimpses of his class. 7/10

Mark Tele'a was slippery in the tackle but his opening try was all about his pace, burning past Genge on the right wing. His second try was even better. 9

Rieko Ioane had to leave the field for treatment on a nasty cut and struggled to impose himself, restricted to making hard yards up the middle. 6

Jordie Barrett returned after a knee injury, giving away a penalty early for a tackle off the ball. His decision-making was questionable, likely due to ring-rustiness. 6

Caleb Clarke's deliberate knock-on denied the All Blacks a key try around the hour mark and he did little of note with the ball down the left. 6

Beauden Barrett started by always looking to kick but found success when he varied his play. He was not as explosive as usual but remained a masterful operator. 8

Cortez Ratima's box-kick went out on the full but his switches of direction from rucks kept England honest. He was intercepted by Smith, a pass that will haunt him. 6

Tamaiti Williams was in the team because Ethan de Groot did not meet 'internal standards' and New Zealand's scrum suffered. De Groot is likely to return. 6

Codie Taylor led a spine-tingling haka before being removed for a head injury assessment after five minutes and did not return. N/A

Tyrel Lomax was part of a dominant scrum against England over the summer but not so here. He gave away a penalty shortly before half-time. 5

Scott Barrett (capt) was warned that Joe Marler's haka comments had 'loaded the gun' but it took his side a while to fire. New Zealand's top tackler never gave up. 7

Tupou Vaa'i could not gather Sititi's pass, which was likely forward, and could not get into the game. He was replaced early in the first half. 6

Wallace Sititi is highly rated and showed why with a delightful offload to Tele'a for the opening try before making several carving runs through the England defense. 9 – man of the match

Sam Cane was involved in a tough battle with Angus Gardner, determined to allow for a contest at the breakdown. He was resilient to the end. 7

Ardie Savea showed in one early carry what a handful he is to tackle. He attempted a rare chip over the top but England handled him well. 7

Asafo Aumua (for Taylor 5) nearly cut Feyi-Waboso in half after an early entry 7; Patrick Tuipulotu (for Vaa'i 42) made a bigger impact 7; Cam Roigard (for Ratima 60) 6; Damian McKenzie (for Tele'a 63) nerveless conversion 8; Ofa Tu'ungafasi (for Williams 64) more dynamic 7; Pasilio Tosi (for Lomax 64) improved the All Blacks scrum 7; Anton Lienert-Brown (for J Barrett 65) nearly a costly yellow card 6

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