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Gareth Southgate's side clinched their berth at the next World Cup with a comfortable win over their opponents on Tuesday night.

The Starting Lineup

• Jordan Pickford – Made a few of excellent saves in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet run. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Seems at home in international football with ease. Tougher tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two games in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the key players on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen ahead of his competitor and was flawless. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a slightly ring rusty at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Seems irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has formed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Not as impactful as he has been in England's wins over previous opponents. It will be revealed next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Provided an setup to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Increased his tally for the season to 20 scores. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to open the scoring for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to make the squad when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left stood out. 6

After their place secured, the team can now prepare for the World Cup with optimism.