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Gareth Southgate's side earned their berth at the next World Cup with a comfortable triumph over their opponents on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• The goalkeeper – Made a few of excellent stops in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests lie ahead, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two games in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Picked ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a somewhat off the pace at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Seems essential in this England team at the moment. Looks tailored for this level and has developed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Developing into a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over previous opponents. It will be revealed next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Provided an setup to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – In the form of his life. Took his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to get the ball rolling for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when all are available. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, handled everything in the air. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

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