England Player Ratings: 'Cheat code Nico O'Reilly has become Man City's N'Golo Kante'

England Player Ratings: 'Cheat code Nico O'Reilly has become Man City's N'Golo Kante'With less than two months to go until Thomas Tuchel picks his final England squad for this summer’s World Cup - chief football writer John Cross gives his latest England player ratings.CommentsSportopinionJohn Cross Chief Football Writer05:00, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesNico O’Reilly has nailed down his place in England’s starting XI A while ago there was actually a debate.‌Now, it looks like a formality. Nico O’Reilly has not only nailed down his place in England’s starting XI but will go to the World Cup as one of the most exciting and in-form players in the squad.‌If there was a discussion between O’Reilly and Newcastle’s Lewis Hall then there isn’t now. Manchester City star O’Reilly has spent a fair chunk of this season playing in midfield.‌Now it is like he is playing in two positions from left back: full back, midfielder and then also all over the pitch. He has become City’s N’Golo Kante.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher reignites Rio Ferdinand feud with brutal 'best ever' Premier League quipREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher disagrees with Roy Keane as he defends Arsenal star - 'It's harsh'JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageHe covers every blade of grass and just looks sensational. He is strong, closes players down and gets forward. He dominates games from full back.‌He was amazing against Arsenal. How very strange that we have such clear contenders to be Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year.Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes are having an incredible seasons and are rightly getting so many plaudits. But ideally the winner comes from a team which claims trophies and that is why it is hard to fathom who is City’s standout candidate.Erling Haaland has scored lots of goals. Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo have been transformative signings. Ra...