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The national team secured their berth at the global tournament with a decisive win over the Baltic side on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Made a couple of fine stops in the latter period to maintain his impressive clean sheet streak. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Seems at home in international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Picked ahead of the other option and was flawless. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a somewhat not at his best at times, understandable given his lack of action at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Looks tailored for this level and has developed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his attacking abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Contributed an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Increased his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this fixture period. 7.5

The Bench Players

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything in the air. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left caught the eye. 6

With a World Cup spot confirmed, England can now focus for the upcoming tournament with high hopes.