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The national team secured their berth at the global tournament with a convincing triumph over Latvia on Tuesday night.

England's Starting XI

• Jordan Pickford – Made a few of excellent saves in the latter period to extend his remarkable clean sheet run. That's nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Seems at home in international football with ease. Tougher tests await, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in five days will do the City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of the other option and was flawless. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a somewhat ring rusty at times, expected given his lack of action at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems tailored for this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over other teams. We should find out next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Contributed an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his total for the season to 20 goals. Has hit the back of the net 76 occasions for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Precise finish to get the ball rolling for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• 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) – Faces competition on his hands to make the squad when everyone's fit. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, handled everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

After a World Cup spot secured, the team can now prepare for the upcoming tournament with confidence.