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The national team secured their place at the global tournament with a convincing win over Latvia on Tuesday night.

The Starting Lineup

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a few of excellent stops in the latter period to maintain his impressive clean sheet record. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football with ease. Tougher tests lie ahead, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Remains one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of the other option and was flawless. Made an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a somewhat ring rusty at times, expected given his limited game time at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Appears essential in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Thriving in his number eight role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Developing into a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Not as impactful as he has been in England's wins over other teams. We should find out next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Added an assist to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The striker – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his total for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has performed admirably during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything in the air. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left caught the eye. 6

After their place secured, the squad can now focus for next summer with high hopes.