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England secured their place at the next World Cup with a convincing triumph over the Baltic side on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a couple of fine stops in the second half to preserve his remarkable clean sheet streak. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Seems at home in international football with ease. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Remains one of the key players on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Picked ahead of the other option and performed solidly. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a somewhat not at his best at times, understandable given his limited game time at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears essential in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has struck up an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his advanced midfield role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Developing into a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Less influential as he has been in England's wins over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Contributed an setup to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Took his total for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• The forward – Precise finish to get the ball rolling for England here in Riga. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a threat. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything in the air. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left caught the eye. 6

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