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The national team secured their place at the next World Cup with a comfortable victory over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• England's number one – Made a few of fine stops in the second half to maintain his remarkable clean sheet run. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Seems at home in international football with ease. Sterner tests are coming, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Remains one of the first names on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Selected 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
• Arsenal's talent – Appeared a somewhat ring rusty at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Seems irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his number eight role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter 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 – Provided an assist to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Increased his total for the season to 20 scores. Has hit the back of the net 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Sharp finish to start things off for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

The Bench Players

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a threat. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Typically, handled everything in the air. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left stood out. 6

With qualification booked, England can now prepare for the upcoming tournament with optimism.