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England earned their berth at the next World Cup with a convincing triumph over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Made a couple of excellent stops in the second half to maintain his remarkable clean sheet record. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football with ease. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Still one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Picked ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a slightly not at his best at times, expected given his lack of action at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems tailored for this level and has struck up an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Thriving in his number eight role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Becoming a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's victories over previous opponents. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an assist to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – In the form of his life. Took his total for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• The forward – Precise finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has performed admirably during this fixture period. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a threat. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to make the squad when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Typically, managed everything aerially. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left caught the eye. 6

With their place confirmed, the squad can now turn their attention for next summer with confidence.