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

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Made a couple of good saves in the latter period to maintain his impressive clean sheet record. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two matches in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the first names on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Picked ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a somewhat ring rusty at times, understandable given his lack of action at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Appears made for this level and has formed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's wins over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – At his peak. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 scores. Has scored 76 times for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Precise finish to start things off for England here in away. Has done a good job during this international window. 7.5

The Bench Players

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a menace. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

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