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It is a interesting feature of England's November perfect record that no new players earned their international debut throughout the series of matches, something not seen in 25 years. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh display against Argentina while securing his second cap seemed to be the breakthrough of a major talent.

Star Display in Hard-Fought Victory

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was England's least convincing outing of the autumn. He scored the first try before setting up the other two. His assist for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a exquisite long pass was the champagne moment of the opening period. Similarly, his quick offload to the center for the team's third try was equally eye-catching, concluding a fine first outing at Twickenham for the 25-year-old.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of triple threat that all coaches would want from their midfield player. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has featured at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this campaign.

Quick Rise and Future Prospects

It is just eight days since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the long term. But, the best compliment that can be given to the young star is that Borthwick might need to reconsider. He was first called up to an national team previously, but had to wait until the final match of the summer tour to make his debut. Fitness issues to other players paved the way for him to start here, and he surely will be in consideration for a further appearance when the squad regroup to start their championship campaign in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Excels at number ten and midfield.
• Key Contributions: Scored one try and set up two more.
• Important Performance: Delivered when teammates were unavailable.

Team Context and Broader Implications

Where might England have fared against Argentina without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they rode their luck and perhaps it is not surprising that he was their standout performer. England experienced an natural decline in energy following a major win over New Zealand. Perhaps Borthwick ought to have made more changes.

A balanced view is needed, however. One might be inclined to lambast England for their inability to inject much urgency into this contest, or for nearly losing a game they were dominating. But, this result marks a perfect record of November matches for the initial occasion since 2016. The year concludes with 11 straight wins after beginning with a loss. We are halfway through the World Cup cycle and the situation look much more positive for Borthwick than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

The manager gives the impression that, two years out from the World Cup, he knows the core group of the team he will take to the host nation. Of course, there will be the surprise inclusion. But there are not many existing players of the squad who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an benefit because it was a problem for his preceding coach, who struggled when it was clear that certain players were not going to feature in his strategy. He seems to have taken action sooner, preventing the difficult beginning that plagued the team in the previous cycle.

Depth charts sound like they belong to sailors of yesteryear, but managers rely on them and Borthwick can be happy with his. Under different circumstances, the team might be dealing with a loss after a gut-wrenching late defeat. That they were not is largely due to Ojomoh, fortune, and the strength of England's bench. While Borthwick plots a course to the Six Nations, he has positive momentum after an unbeaten run, and as a result we can overlook the lack of quality of this performance.