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Gareth Southgate's side secured their berth at the global tournament with a decisive victory over their opponents on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a couple of fine stops in the latter period to maintain his remarkable clean sheet run. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football with ease. More challenging tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the automatic picks on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Chosen ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a little ring rusty at times, expected given his scarce minutes at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems made for this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is displaying his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Less influential as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Contributed an assist to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – In the form of his life. Increased his total for the season to 20 goals. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• The forward – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a threat. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

With their place booked, England can now focus for the upcoming tournament with high hopes.