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The national team secured their spot at the next World Cup with a convincing triumph over the Baltic side on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a couple of fine saves in the latter period to preserve his remarkable clean sheet streak. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Seems at home in international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests lie ahead, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a somewhat ring rusty at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Looks irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has formed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Enjoying his advanced midfield role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Not as impactful as he has been in England's victories over previous opponents. We should find out next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Provided an assist to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Increased his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in away. Has done a good job during this break. 7.5

The Bench Players

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when all are available. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything with his height. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

With a World Cup spot secured, the team can now prepare for the World Cup with high hopes.