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The national team secured their spot at the next World Cup with a decisive triumph over their opponents on Tuesday night.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of fine saves in the second half to extend his impressive clean sheet run. That's nine in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests lie ahead, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Still one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Chosen ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a somewhat off the pace at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Appears made for this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Thriving in his advanced midfield role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his offensive abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over previous opponents. It will be revealed next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Contributed an setup to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Increased his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has hit the back of the net 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, handled everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left stood out. 6

After their place secured, England can now focus for the World Cup with high hopes.