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England clinched their place at the global tournament with a comfortable win over Latvia on Tuesday night.

The Starting Lineup

• England's number one – Pulled off a couple of fine saves in the second half to extend his impressive clean sheet record. That's nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a lot of good. Still one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Selected ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked 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 – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems made for this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. We should find out next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Contributed an setup to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Increased his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a threat. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to be selected when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, handled everything with his height. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

With their place secured, the team can now focus for the upcoming tournament with confidence.