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

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Made a few of excellent stops in the second half to extend his impressive clean sheet record. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in a short span will do the City defender a great benefit. Still one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Selected ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a somewhat ring rusty at times, expected given his scarce minutes at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has developed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Becoming a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over previous opponents. We should find out next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – At his peak. Boosted his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• The forward – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Typically, managed everything aerially. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

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