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England earned their spot at the global tournament with a comfortable triumph over Latvia on Tuesday night.

The Starting Lineup

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a few of fine stops in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet streak. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests await, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the key players on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Appeared a little ring rusty at times, expected given his lack of action at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his attacking abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over previous opponents. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in away. Has done a good job during this fixture period. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to make the squad when the squad is full. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Typically, managed everything with his height. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left stood out. 6

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