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England clinched their place at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable victory over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• England's number one – Pulled off a couple of good saves in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Seems at home in international football with ease. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in less than a week will do the City defender a lot of good. Still one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of his competitor and was flawless. Made an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a little off the pace at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Appears made for this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his number eight role. The backbone of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an setup to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Took his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in the Latvian capital. Has performed admirably during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to make the squad when all are available. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

With qualification confirmed, England can now focus for the World Cup with high hopes.