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Gareth Southgate's side clinched their place at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable win over the Baltic side on Tuesday night.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a few of excellent stops in the latter period to extend his remarkable clean sheet record. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• The defender – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the City defender a great benefit. Still one of the first names on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a little not at his best at times, understandable given his limited game time at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Seems essential in this England team at the moment. Appears tailored for this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his attacking abilities now. Becoming a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an key pass to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Increased his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• The forward – Precise finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this break. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to be selected when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, handled everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left was noticeable. 6

With their place secured, the squad can now prepare for next summer with optimism.