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The national team earned their place at the next World Cup with a comfortable victory over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a few of excellent saves in the latter period to preserve his impressive clean sheet streak. That's nine in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football with ease. Sterner tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in a short span will do the City defender a lot of good. Remains one of the key players on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. 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, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Looks suited to this level and has developed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Thriving in his advanced midfield role. The backbone of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Less influential as he has been in England's successes over previous opponents. We should find out next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Contributed an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – At his peak. Took his count for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• The forward – Clinical finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has done a good job during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, handled everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

With qualification secured, the squad can now prepare for the World Cup with high hopes.