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The national team earned their spot at the global tournament with a decisive victory over the Baltic side on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a couple of good stops in the latter period to extend his remarkable clean sheet streak. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football seamlessly. More challenging tests lie ahead, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in five days will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Picked ahead of his competitor and was flawless. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Appeared a somewhat not at his best at times, expected given his lack of action at his club. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his number eight role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this break. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Typically, handled everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

With qualification booked, the team can now prepare for next summer with optimism.