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Gareth Southgate's side secured their berth at the next World Cup with a decisive win over Latvia on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• Jordan Pickford – Made a few of excellent saves in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet streak. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests await, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two games in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Remains one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen 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
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a slightly ring rusty at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has struck up an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his advanced midfield role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Not as impactful as he has been in England's successes over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Added an assist to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – Playing brilliantly. Took his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to make the squad when everyone's fit. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left stood out. 6

With a World Cup spot booked, England can now turn their attention for the World Cup with optimism.