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England secured their berth at the next World Cup with a convincing victory over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• The goalkeeper – Made a couple of fine stops in the second half to preserve his remarkable clean sheet run. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football with ease. Tougher tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two matches in a short span will do the City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the automatic picks on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a somewhat ring rusty at times, understandable given his lack of action at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Looks tailored for this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over other teams. We should find out next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Added an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Increased his total for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in Riga. Has done a good job during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a threat. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything in the air. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left stood out. 6

With a World Cup spot secured, the squad can now focus for the upcoming tournament with optimism.