How we rated the Irons v Stoke

Hugh rates the Irons against Stoke and is in generous mood!

Adrian: Couple of top saves and a calm and reassuring presence which helped the back line 6

Fernandes: Got forward well and looked fine defensively 6

Fonte: No compaints at all, he’s improving game on game 6

Reid: Educated and perceptive defending – cultured performance 7

Collins: The usual totally committed performance – odd error but by and large bang on the case 6

Masuaku: Only got 45 minutes as presumably protection against the knock he took against Everton but once again full of invention. This lad’s a very good player indeed 7

Nortveidt: Rock solid in front of the defence but why did it take so long to play him in his proper position 6

Kouyate: All action high energy stuff from my man of the match 8

Lanzini: Quality performance again from a guy who clearly thrives on responsibility 7

Ayew: But for Jack butland’s remarkable save, would have been on the score sheet again – good performance 6

Calleri: Worked hard but he really isn’t the answer up front 5

SUBS:

Cresswell (46) Ok but looks second best to Masuaku by some distance 4

Noble (67) Little impact when he arrived at three quarter time 4

Snodgrass (79): No time to rate which is probably for the best – again nothing on show