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Gareth Southgate's side earned their spot at the 2026 World Cup with a decisive victory over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a couple of fine stops in the latter period to preserve his remarkable clean sheet record. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has taken to international football seamlessly. Tougher tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two games in less than a week will do the City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the first names on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of the other option and performed solidly. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a somewhat off the pace at times, expected given his lack of action at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears tailored for this level and has formed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his advanced midfield role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Not as impactful as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Provided an setup to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Took his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• The forward – Sharp finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• 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
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to make the squad when the squad is full. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything aerially. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left caught the eye. 6

After qualification secured, the squad can now prepare for the World Cup with optimism.