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The national team secured their place at the next World Cup with a convincing win over Latvia on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of fine saves in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has taken to international football with ease. More challenging tests are coming, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in less than a week will do the City defender a lot of good. Still one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Selected ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a somewhat ring rusty at times, understandable given his lack of action at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Looks tailored for this level and has struck up an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Enjoying his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Becoming a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's wins over previous opponents. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an assist to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Boosted his count for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Clinical finish to open the scoring for England here in Riga. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when all are available. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Typically, handled everything aerially. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

After a World Cup spot secured, the squad can now focus for next summer with confidence.