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The national team clinched their berth at the global tournament with a convincing victory over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Made a couple of good stops in the latter period to extend his impressive clean sheet record. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has taken to international football with ease. Sterner tests lie ahead, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the City defender a lot of good. Still one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of Marc Guehi and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Appeared a somewhat not at his best at times, understandable given his scarce minutes 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 strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Enjoying his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Developing into a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over previous opponents. The answer will come next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Contributed an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The captain – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to get the ball rolling for England here in Riga. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, dealt with everything aerially. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left caught the eye. 6

With a World Cup spot confirmed, England can now prepare for next summer with optimism.