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Gareth Southgate's side earned their place at the global tournament with a convincing victory over the Baltic side on the midweek fixture.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Made a few of good stops in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet record. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Seems at home in international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests lie ahead, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two matches in less than a week will do the City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Chosen ahead of his competitor and was flawless. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a little not at his best at times, expected given his limited game time at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears essential in this England team at the moment. Seems tailored for this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Thriving in his number eight role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Becoming a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Not as impactful as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. We should find out next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Added an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Took his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Precise finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to be selected when all are available. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything in the air. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

After their place booked, England can now turn their attention for next summer with high hopes.