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The national team earned their spot at the global tournament with a decisive triumph over their opponents on Tuesday night.

The Starting Lineup

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a few of fine stops in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Seems at home in international football with ease. Sterner tests lie ahead, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• The defender – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Still one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen ahead of Marc Guehi and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a somewhat off the pace at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Appears tailored for this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Enjoying his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Emerging as a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Less influential as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Contributed an setup to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – At his peak. Took his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has hit the back of the net 76 times for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

With their place secured, the squad can now focus for next summer with high hopes.