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England clinched their berth at the 2026 World Cup with a convincing triumph over the Baltic side on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a few of good stops in the latter period to extend his impressive clean sheet streak. That's nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football seamlessly. Tougher tests lie ahead, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Remains one of the automatic picks on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Picked ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a somewhat ring rusty at times, expected given his limited game time at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Seems essential in this England team at the moment. Seems tailored for this level and has struck up an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Thriving in his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over other teams. We should find out 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 vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 scores. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• The forward – Clinical finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a threat. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to be selected when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, handled everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left caught the eye. 6

With a World Cup spot booked, the team can now prepare for the World Cup with confidence.