Three minutes: Neatly cushions a header to Glen Johnson in his first defensive contribution to the match.
Six: Throws himself into a crunching sliding tackle which wins the ball and leaves Milorad Pekovic on the turf.
10: Looks assured alongside Joleon Lescott in the opening exchanges, constantly demanding the ball when England have possession at the back. No sign of any problems with his knee.
22: Picks out Ashley Young with a pin-point 40-yard ball which leads to England's first shot on target.
30: Makes his presence felt at the back during the first half hour by regularly shouting orders to Lescott, Ashley Cole and Glen Johnson.
33: Wins the ball in an aerial challenge with Mitar Novakovic, leaving the Montenegro man needing treatment from the physio.
38: Loses out in a battle for the ball with Radomir Djalovic but Glen Johnson comes to his rescue to win the ball back inside the England box.
45: Urges his team to find a goal after emerging from the half-time break.
49: Out-jumps Djalovic to the ball only for referee Manuel Grafe to blow for a free-kick.
52: Slams the turf and races over to confront the referee after being sent flying by Simon Vukcevic's challenge.
58: Looks dependable at the back as he clears Vukcevic's goal-bound shot in the box.
62: Provides sturdy defensive cover to clear a Montenegro pass inside the England box.
68: Loses possession inside the Montenegro half, allowing Pekovic to hit England on the break.
81: Stands frustrated with his hands on his hips at the back as he watches his England team-mates struggle to find a breakthrough.
