Player Ratings: England Book Their Place for the Upcoming Tournament

The national team secured their berth at the global tournament with a decisive triumph over the Baltic side on the midweek fixture.

The Starting Lineup

• Jordan Pickford – Made a few of excellent saves in the latter period to maintain his remarkable clean sheet run. That's nine in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Seems at home in international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Chosen ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a somewhat not at his best at times, expected given his limited game time at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Looks tailored for this level and has formed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his advanced midfield role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Added an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Boosted his total for the season to 20 scores. Has scored 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this break. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when all are available. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

After qualification secured, the team can now focus for next summer with optimism.