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Gareth Southgate's side earned their place at the global tournament with a comfortable win over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• The goalkeeper – Made a couple of fine saves in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet streak. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football with ease. More challenging tests lie ahead, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in a short span will do the City defender a lot of good. Remains one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Made an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a slightly ring rusty at times, understandable given his limited game time at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Appears made for this level and has formed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Enjoying his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Developing into a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's victories over other teams. We should find out next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Contributed an assist to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Boosted his total for the season to 20 goals. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a threat. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left caught the eye. 6

After a World Cup spot secured, the team can now focus for the World Cup with high hopes.