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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 night.

The Starting Lineup

• England's number one – Made a couple of fine stops in the latter period to preserve his impressive clean sheet record. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football with ease. Sterner tests lie ahead, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two games in five days will do the City defender a lot of good. Still one of the automatic picks on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Appeared a somewhat not at his best at times, expected given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems made for this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Enjoying his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Developing into a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over other teams. We should find out next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Provided an setup to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – In the form of his life. Boosted his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• The forward – Clinical finish to open the scoring for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a threat. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything aerially. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

After qualification secured, England can now prepare for the World Cup with high hopes.