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Gareth Southgate's side earned their place at the next World Cup with a convincing win over the Baltic side on Tuesday night.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Made a couple of good saves in the second half to extend his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football seamlessly. Tougher tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a somewhat off the pace at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his advanced midfield role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter 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
• The winger – Contributed an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – At his peak. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has hit the back of the net 76 times for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• The forward – Clinical finish to get the ball rolling for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

The Bench Players

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to make the squad when all are available. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, handled everything with his height. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left stood out. 6

With their place booked, England can now focus for the World Cup with confidence.