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The national team clinched their place at the next World Cup with a convincing win over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

England's Starting XI

• Jordan Pickford – Made a couple of excellent saves in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet streak. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football with ease. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in five days will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Still one of the automatic picks on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a little ring rusty at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Appears irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Not as impactful 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
• The winger – Provided an setup to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Took his total for the season to 20 scores. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• The forward – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left stood out. 6

After their place booked, the squad can now focus for the upcoming tournament with optimism.