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The national team earned their berth at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable victory over Latvia on the midweek fixture.

First Eleven Performance

• England's number one – Made a few of excellent stops in the latter period to maintain his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has adapted to international football seamlessly. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in a short span will do the City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Picked ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a somewhat not at his best at times, expected given his lack of action at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Looks suited to this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Thriving in his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his attacking abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's successes over previous opponents. We should find out next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an assist to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The striker – At his peak. Took his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 goals for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to get the ball rolling for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to make the squad when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

With a World Cup spot booked, the squad can now prepare for the World Cup with confidence.