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

First Eleven Performance

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of excellent stops in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – A pair of fixtures in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Chosen ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Appeared a slightly off the pace at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Seems essential in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has developed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Less influential as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. It will be revealed next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Provided an assist to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Took his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• The forward – Precise finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left stood out. 6

After qualification booked, England can now focus for the World Cup with confidence.