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The national team secured their spot at the 2026 World Cup with a convincing win over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• England's number one – Made a few of good stops in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet streak. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Seems at home in international football seamlessly. Sterner tests lie ahead, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in a short span will do the City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the automatic picks on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of the other option and was flawless. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a slightly ring rusty at times, understandable given his lack of action at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Appears essential in this England team at the moment. Seems tailored for this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Thriving in his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is displaying his attacking abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Less influential as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an setup to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to open the scoring for England here in Riga. Has done a good job during this break. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, dealt with everything in the air. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left caught the eye. 6

With a World Cup spot booked, the team can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with high hopes.