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Gareth Southgate's side earned their berth at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable victory over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Made a couple of excellent saves in the latter period to extend his remarkable clean sheet streak. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has adapted to international football with ease. Sterner tests are coming, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Picked ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a somewhat ring rusty at times, expected given his lack of action at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears essential in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has developed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his advanced midfield role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Developing into a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over previous opponents. We should find out next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an setup to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his count for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to get the ball rolling for England here in the Latvian capital. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything in the air. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

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