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The national team earned their place at the next World Cup with a comfortable win over the Baltic side on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a few of fine saves in the latter period to maintain his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Seems at home in international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests lie ahead, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – A pair of fixtures in five days will do the City defender a great benefit. Still one of the automatic picks on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Selected ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Appeared a slightly off the pace at times, understandable given his lack of action at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Seems essential in this England team at the moment. Seems made for this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Becoming a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Not as impactful as he has been in England's victories over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Boosted his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has hit the back of the net 76 times for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left was noticeable. 6

After a World Cup spot confirmed, the squad can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with optimism.