Squad Ratings: The Three Lions Secure a Spot for the Upcoming Tournament

The national team clinched their place at the global tournament with a decisive win over their opponents on Tuesday night.

First Eleven Performance

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of excellent saves in the latter period to extend his remarkable clean sheet run. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests are coming, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Remains one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Chosen ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Appeared a little not at his best at times, expected given his lack of action at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his advanced midfield role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Not as impactful as he has been in England's victories over Serbia and Wales. It will be revealed next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Provided an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The striker – Playing brilliantly. Took his count for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to get the ball rolling for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to be selected when all are available. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything in the air. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

After their place booked, the squad can now turn their attention for the World Cup with optimism.