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Gareth Southgate's side earned their spot at the next World Cup with a convincing triumph over the Baltic side on Tuesday night.

The Starting Lineup

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of fine saves in the latter period to extend his remarkable clean sheet streak. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – 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 roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Selected ahead of the other option and performed solidly. Made an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a slightly ring rusty at times, expected given his lack of action at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Thriving in his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Not as impactful as he has been in England's successes over Serbia and Wales. We should find out next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Contributed an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Boosted his count for the season to 20 scores. Has hit the back of the net 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this fixture period. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when all are available. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

With their place secured, the squad can now turn their attention for next summer with high hopes.