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Gareth Southgate's side earned their spot at the next World Cup with a comfortable victory over their opponents on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of good stops in the second half to maintain his remarkable clean sheet streak. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Tougher 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 City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the key players on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Made an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a slightly off the pace at times, expected given his lack of action at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Seems undroppable in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his advanced midfield role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over other teams. We should find out next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Added an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Increased his count for the season to 20 scores. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything aerially. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left stood out. 6

With qualification booked, the squad can now focus for next summer with high hopes.