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The national team clinched their spot at the next World Cup with a convincing victory over Latvia on the midweek fixture.

The Starting Lineup

• Jordan Pickford – Made a few of fine stops in the latter period to extend his impressive clean sheet record. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football seamlessly. Tougher tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in less than a week will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Made an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a little ring rusty at times, expected given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears tailored for this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Enjoying his advanced midfield role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his attacking abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an setup to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Took his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a threat. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to make the squad when all are available. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Typically, managed everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left caught the eye. 6

With a World Cup spot confirmed, the squad can now turn their attention for the World Cup with confidence.