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The national team clinched their place at the next World Cup with a convincing victory over their opponents on the midweek fixture.

The Starting Lineup

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a couple of excellent stops in the latter period to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests await, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in five days will do the City defender a lot of good. Still one of the automatic picks on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Chosen ahead of Marc Guehi and was flawless. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a slightly not at his best at times, expected given his lack of action at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Appears essential in this England team at the moment. Seems made for this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over Serbia and Wales. It will be revealed next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Provided an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Increased his tally for the season to 20 scores. Has scored 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Clinical finish to open the scoring for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this break. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a threat. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to make the squad when all are available. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything in the air. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left was noticeable. 6

After qualification secured, the squad can now prepare for the World Cup with optimism.