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The national team secured their place at the global tournament with a convincing win over their opponents on Tuesday night.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a couple of excellent saves in the latter period to maintain his remarkable clean sheet record. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests lie ahead, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two matches in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the first names on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a slightly not at his best at times, understandable given his limited game time at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Seems made for this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Thriving in his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Becoming a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Not as impactful as he has been in England's successes over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Took his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to open the scoring for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything aerially. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left stood out. 6

After their place confirmed, the squad can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with optimism.