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The national team clinched their place at the next World Cup with a comfortable victory over their opponents on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Made a few of excellent stops in the second half to maintain his remarkable clean sheet run. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests await, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – A pair of fixtures in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the key players on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Picked ahead of the other option and was flawless. Made an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a somewhat not at his best at times, expected given his limited game time at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Looks suited to this level and has struck up an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is displaying his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Increased his tally for the season to 20 scores. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this fixture period. 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 menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to be selected when all are available. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, handled everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

With a World Cup spot booked, the squad can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with high hopes.