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The national team secured their place at the global tournament with a decisive win over Latvia on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• The goalkeeper – Made a couple of good stops in the latter period to extend his impressive clean sheet record. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football seamlessly. More challenging tests are coming, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Chosen ahead of Marc Guehi and was flawless. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a somewhat off the pace at times, understandable given his limited game time at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Appears essential in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Enjoying his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his attacking abilities now. Developing into a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over other teams. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Provided an key pass to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Boosted his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has hit the back of the net 76 times for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Sharp finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, handled everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left stood out. 6

With their place confirmed, the squad can now focus for next summer with high hopes.