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The national team clinched their berth at the global tournament with a convincing win over Latvia on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a couple of good saves in the second half to extend his remarkable clean sheet record. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – A pair of fixtures in a short span will do the City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of the other option and performed solidly. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a somewhat not at his best at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Thriving in his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Less influential as he has been in England's victories 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 brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – In the form of his life. Increased his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• The forward – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in the Latvian capital. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, dealt with everything aerially. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left caught the eye. 6

After qualification confirmed, England can now focus for next summer with confidence.