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England clinched their place at the next World Cup with a convincing win over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Made a couple of fine saves in the second half to extend his impressive clean sheet streak. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in less than a week will do the City defender a lot of good. Still one of the automatic picks on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a somewhat not at his best at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Seems irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears tailored for this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Thriving in his number eight role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Becoming a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Less influential as he has been in England's successes over previous opponents. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an setup to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Increased his total for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a threat. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when all are available. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left caught the eye. 6

With their place confirmed, the squad can now focus for the upcoming tournament with confidence.