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The national team secured their place at the next World Cup with a comfortable victory over the Baltic side on Tuesday night.

First Eleven Performance

• England's number one – Pulled off a couple of fine saves in the latter period to extend his remarkable clean sheet record. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has taken to international football with ease. More challenging tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Chosen ahead of the other option and was flawless. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a slightly off the pace at times, understandable given his limited game time at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Appears irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Looks tailored for this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Enjoying his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Not as impactful as he has been in England's successes over Serbia and Wales. We should find out next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Contributed an setup to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The striker – Playing brilliantly. Took his total for the season to 20 scores. Has scored 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• The forward – Precise finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a danger. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to make the squad when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything in the air. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

After qualification booked, the team can now focus for the upcoming tournament with optimism.