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The national team secured their berth at the global tournament with a decisive victory over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• The goalkeeper – Made a few of good saves in the latter period to preserve his impressive clean sheet streak. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has taken to international football seamlessly. More challenging tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two games in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Still one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Picked ahead of Marc Guehi and was flawless. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a little off the pace at times, understandable given his lack of action at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Looks irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Seems tailored for this level and has struck up an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his number eight role. The backbone of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Becoming a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over other teams. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Provided an setup to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Took his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has hit the back of the net 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Sharp finish to start things off for England here in away. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to make the squad when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, dealt with everything aerially. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

After qualification confirmed, the team can now prepare for the upcoming tournament with optimism.