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The national team clinched their berth at the global tournament with a comfortable victory over Latvia on Tuesday night.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of good stops in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet record. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football seamlessly. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Still one of the first names on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Chosen ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a slightly not at his best at times, expected given his limited game time at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Seems irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his number eight role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Emerging as a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. We should find out next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Contributed an setup to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – At his peak. Took his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Sharp finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a threat. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to make the squad when all are available. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, handled everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

After a World Cup spot secured, the team can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with confidence.