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England earned their berth at the next World Cup with a decisive win over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• England's number one – Pulled off a couple of good stops in the second half to maintain his remarkable clean sheet record. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football with ease. More challenging tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the automatic picks on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a little not at his best at times, expected given his scarce minutes at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Appears essential in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Enjoying his number eight role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his attacking abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's successes over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an assist to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Boosted his count for the season to 20 scores. Has hit the back of the net 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to open the scoring for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when the squad is full. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything with his height. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

With a World Cup spot secured, the squad can now turn their attention for next summer with high hopes.