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Gareth Southgate's side earned their berth at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable win over Latvia on Tuesday night.

First Eleven Performance

• The goalkeeper – Made a few of excellent saves in the latter period to extend his impressive clean sheet streak. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the automatic picks on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Picked ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Looked a slightly ring rusty at times, understandable given his lack of action at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Looks tailored for this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his advanced midfield role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Provided an setup to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Increased his total for the season to 20 scores. Has scored 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to start things off for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to make the squad when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything aerially. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

After qualification secured, the team can now focus for the World Cup with confidence.