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Gareth Southgate's side secured their place at the next World Cup with a decisive victory over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• England's number one – Made a couple of excellent saves in the latter period to preserve his remarkable clean sheet run. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Seems at home in international football seamlessly. More challenging tests lie ahead, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – A pair of fixtures in five days will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Selected ahead of the other option and was flawless. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a slightly ring rusty at times, understandable given his limited game time at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Looks suited to this level and has developed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Becoming a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Not as impactful as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Contributed an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The striker – At his peak. Took his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has hit the back of the net 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in Riga. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left stood out. 6

After a World Cup spot secured, England can now prepare for the upcoming tournament with high hopes.