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The national team clinched their place at the global tournament with a convincing triumph over Latvia on Tuesday night.

First Eleven Performance

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of good stops in the latter period to preserve his impressive clean sheet record. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has taken to international football seamlessly. More challenging tests lie ahead, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two games in five days will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the automatic picks on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Chosen ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Made an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a little off the pace at times, understandable given his limited game time at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Looks irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is displaying his offensive abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Added an setup to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has hit the back of the net 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to open the scoring for England here in away. Has performed admirably during this fixture period. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a threat. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left was noticeable. 6

After their place booked, England can now turn their attention for the World Cup with confidence.