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The national team secured their berth at the next World Cup with a comfortable win over the Baltic side on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of fine saves in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet streak. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two games in five days will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Chosen ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a little off the pace at times, expected given his limited game time at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Thriving in his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Becoming a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Not as impactful as he has been in England's successes over other teams. We should find out next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an setup to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – At his peak. Took his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 occasions for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Precise finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to make the squad when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

With a World Cup spot booked, England can now turn their attention for the World Cup with optimism.