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The national team secured their place at the global tournament with a convincing win over their opponents on Tuesday night.

First Eleven Performance

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a couple of good saves in the second half to extend his remarkable clean sheet run. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has taken to international football with ease. More challenging tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in five days will do the City defender a great benefit. Still one of the first names on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Picked ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a little not at his best at times, understandable given his limited game time at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Seems irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears tailored for this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Thriving in his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's successes over previous opponents. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Provided an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Took his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Typically, handled everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

After qualification secured, the team can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with optimism.