Player Assessments: The Three Lions Secure a Spot for the Upcoming Tournament

The national team secured their spot at the next World Cup with a convincing victory over the Baltic side on the midweek fixture.

First Eleven Performance

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of fine stops in the second half to maintain his remarkable clean sheet record. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Seems at home in international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a lot of good. Still one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Made an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a somewhat off the pace at times, understandable given his lack of action at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears tailored for this level and has developed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his number eight role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Becoming a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over other teams. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Contributed an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The striker – Playing brilliantly. Took his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 times for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• The forward – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when all are available. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

After a World Cup spot booked, the team can now prepare for the World Cup with high hopes.