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The national team secured their spot at the global tournament with a convincing triumph over the Baltic side on Tuesday night.

The Starting Lineup

• The goalkeeper – Made a couple of good stops in the latter period to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. That's nine in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has taken to international football with ease. More challenging tests lie ahead, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• The defender – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a lot of good. Still one of the key players on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Chosen ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a slightly not at his best at times, understandable given his limited game time at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his advanced midfield role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Developing into a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over previous opponents. It will be revealed next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Provided an setup to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Increased his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• The forward – Sharp finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to make the squad when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, managed everything aerially. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

With their place booked, England can now turn their attention for the World Cup with optimism.