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The national team clinched their berth at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable victory over the Baltic side on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Made a couple of fine stops in the second half to extend his impressive clean sheet run. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has taken to international football with ease. Tougher tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two games in a short span will do the City defender a great benefit. Still one of the automatic picks on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Made an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a little off the pace at times, expected given his limited game time at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Looks tailored for this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Thriving in his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Emerging as a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over other teams. We should find out next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an assist to his superb 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 tally for the season to 20 goals. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals 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 fixture period. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a threat. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when the squad is full. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Typically, managed everything in the air. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

With their place booked, England can now focus for the World Cup with optimism.