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The national team secured their place at the next World Cup with a comfortable win over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

England's Starting XI

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a few of fine stops in the latter period to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Seems at home in international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in five days will do the City defender a lot of good. Remains one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Selected ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a little ring rusty at times, expected given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Seems made for this level and has developed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Thriving in his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his attacking abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Not as impactful as he has been in England's successes over other teams. The answer will come next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Contributed an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Increased his total for the season to 20 scores. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• The forward – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a threat. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to make the squad when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, managed everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

With qualification booked, England can now focus for next summer with optimism.