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England earned their spot at the global tournament with a comfortable win over Latvia on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of fine saves in the second half to extend his remarkable clean sheet run. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Seems at home in international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Still one of the automatic picks 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
• The young defender – Looked a somewhat not at his best at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Seems essential in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has formed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his number eight role. The backbone of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Not as impactful 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
• Arsenal's star – Added an assist to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The striker – Playing brilliantly. Took his tally for the season to 20 scores. Has scored 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• 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
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to make the squad when everyone's fit. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left was noticeable. 6

After their place booked, the team can now focus for the upcoming tournament with confidence.