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Gareth Southgate's side clinched their place at the global tournament with a decisive victory over Latvia on Tuesday evening.

England's Starting XI

• The goalkeeper – Made a couple of excellent saves in the second half to preserve his remarkable clean sheet record. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football with ease. Sterner tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of the other option and was flawless. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a somewhat ring rusty at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems tailored for this level and has developed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Becoming a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Less influential 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 – Added an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Took his total for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 goals for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has done a good job during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when all are available. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left caught the eye. 6

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