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England clinched their berth at the next World Cup with a decisive win over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• England's number one – Pulled off a couple of fine saves in the latter period to preserve his remarkable clean sheet record. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football with ease. More challenging tests await, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the automatic picks on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Picked ahead of the other option and performed solidly. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a slightly off the pace at times, expected given his scarce minutes at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Appears irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears tailored for this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Thriving in his advanced midfield role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Not as impactful as he has been in England's successes over other teams. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Added an key pass to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Boosted his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Precise finish to start things off for England here in away. Has done a good job during this fixture period. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, handled everything in the air. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

With qualification secured, the team can now focus for the World Cup with optimism.