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Gareth Southgate's side clinched their berth at the next World Cup with a convincing win over Latvia on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a few of fine saves in the latter period to extend his remarkable clean sheet streak. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests await, of course, but a promising 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 great benefit. Still one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Selected ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a little off the pace at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Looks suited to this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Enjoying his number eight role. The pillar of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Less influential 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 key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• The forward – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

With qualification secured, England can now turn their attention for next summer with confidence.