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Gareth Southgate's side secured their berth at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable victory over their opponents on the midweek fixture.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Made a couple of excellent saves in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has adapted to international football with ease. More challenging tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures 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 the other option and was flawless. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a little ring rusty at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Seems made for this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Thriving in his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's successes over Serbia and Wales. We should find out next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – Playing brilliantly. Took his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Clinical finish to open the scoring for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a danger. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when all are available. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, handled everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left was noticeable. 6

After qualification confirmed, England can now prepare for the World Cup with confidence.