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England earned their spot at the 2026 World Cup with a convincing victory over their opponents on Tuesday night.

First Eleven Performance

• England's number one – Made a few of good saves in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests are coming, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – A pair of fixtures in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Still one of the automatic picks on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of Marc Guehi and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a little ring rusty at times, expected given his scarce minutes at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Seems irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears made for this level and has formed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his number eight role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an setup to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Precise finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this break. 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) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left was noticeable. 6

After qualification confirmed, England can now focus for the upcoming tournament with high hopes.