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The national team earned their berth at the global tournament with a comfortable win over their opponents on Tuesday night.

The Starting Lineup

• England's number one – Pulled off a couple of good stops in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Seems at home in international football seamlessly. Sterner tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Still one of the key players on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Chosen ahead of his competitor and was flawless. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a slightly not at his best at times, understandable given his limited game time at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Seems irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Thriving in his number eight role. The pillar of England's midfield is displaying his attacking abilities now. Developing into a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Not as impactful as he has been in England's victories over other teams. We should find out next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Increased his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• The forward – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a danger. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

After their place confirmed, the team can now turn their attention for the World Cup with high hopes.