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The national team clinched their berth at the 2026 World Cup with a convincing win over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• England's number one – Made a couple of good stops in the latter period to preserve his remarkable clean sheet streak. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football seamlessly. Tougher tests lie ahead, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two games in five days will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Picked ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a somewhat not at his best at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Appears essential in this England team at the moment. Looks tailored for this level and has struck up an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is displaying his attacking abilities now. Emerging as a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over previous opponents. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Added an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Increased his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• The forward – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in Riga. Has done a good job during this break. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, handled 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 team can now focus for the World Cup with optimism.