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England clinched their spot at the next World Cup with a comfortable victory over their opponents on Tuesday night.

England's Starting XI

• Jordan Pickford – Made a couple of good saves in the second half to extend his impressive clean sheet streak. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football with ease. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two games in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Remains one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Picked ahead of his competitor and was flawless. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a somewhat not at his best at times, expected given his scarce minutes at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Appears irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Looks suited to this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his number eight role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Not as impactful 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
• Arsenal's star – Provided an assist to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• The forward – Precise finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has acquitted himself well during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

With their place booked, the squad can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with optimism.