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England secured their spot at the global tournament with a convincing win over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• Jordan Pickford – Made a few of fine saves in the latter period to extend his remarkable clean sheet run. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has taken to international football seamlessly. Sterner tests are coming, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in a short span will do the City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Made an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a little ring rusty at times, expected given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Seems made for this level and has developed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Developing into a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter 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
• Bukayo Saka – Provided an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The striker – At his peak. Took his count for the season to 20 scores. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a threat. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when all are available. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything in the air. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

After qualification booked, the squad can now prepare for next summer with optimism.