🔗 Share this article

The national team clinched their place at the next World Cup with a comfortable victory over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

England's Starting XI

• The goalkeeper – Made a couple of fine stops in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet streak. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Seems at home in international football seamlessly. Sterner tests lie ahead, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – A pair of fixtures in a short span will do the City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the first names on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Picked ahead of the other option and was flawless. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a somewhat ring rusty at times, expected given his lack of action at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Enjoying his advanced midfield role. The backbone of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Developing into a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's victories over other teams. The answer will come next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an key pass to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his total for the season to 20 scores. Has found the net 76 goals for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• The forward – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a threat. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, handled everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

After qualification confirmed, the team can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with confidence.