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

The Starting Lineup

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a couple of fine saves in the second half to extend his remarkable clean sheet record. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has adapted to international football seamlessly. Tougher tests lie ahead, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two games in a short span will do the City defender a lot of good. Remains one of the automatic picks on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Picked ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a slightly ring rusty at times, understandable given his limited game time at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems made for this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Developing into a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. It will be revealed next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Provided an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Increased his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Precise finish to get the ball rolling for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to make the squad when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, handled everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

With their place booked, the squad can now focus for next summer with optimism.