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England earned their spot at the next World Cup with a convincing victory over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a few of good saves in the second half to extend his remarkable clean sheet record. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – A pair of fixtures in five days will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Picked ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a somewhat ring rusty at times, expected given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his advanced midfield role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's successes over other teams. We should find out next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an setup to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – In the form of his life. Increased his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a threat. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when all are available. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, handled everything aerially. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

After qualification secured, the squad can now focus for the World Cup with confidence.