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England earned their spot at the global tournament with a comfortable triumph over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a few of excellent saves in the latter period to extend his impressive clean sheet record. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests lie ahead, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – A pair of fixtures in five days will do the City defender a great benefit. Still one of the automatic picks on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Picked ahead of the other option and performed solidly. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a little ring rusty at times, understandable given his lack of action at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Less influential as he has been in England's successes over previous opponents. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Provided an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The striker – Playing brilliantly. Increased his tally for the season to 20 scores. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

With a World Cup spot booked, England can now focus for the upcoming tournament with confidence.