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England secured their berth at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable win over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a few of good saves in the latter period to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. That's nine in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Seems at home in international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests lie ahead, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in less than a week will do the City defender a great benefit. Still one of the key players on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Picked ahead of the other option and performed solidly. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a little ring rusty at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. 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 strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Thriving in his advanced midfield role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Developing into a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over Serbia and Wales. It will be revealed next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Contributed an assist to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his count for the season to 20 scores. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to make the squad when the squad is full. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything in the air. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

After a World Cup spot confirmed, the team can now focus for the World Cup with confidence.