Player Ratings: England Book Their Place for the Next World Cup

England clinched their spot at the next World Cup with a comfortable triumph over their opponents on Tuesday night.

England's Starting XI

• The goalkeeper – Made a few of good saves in the second half to maintain his remarkable clean sheet run. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Seems at home in international football with ease. Tougher tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in five days will do the City defender a lot of good. Remains one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Selected ahead of the other option and was flawless. Made an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a little not at his best at times, expected given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Not as impactful as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. We should find out next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Contributed an setup to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – Playing brilliantly. Increased his count for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to open the scoring for England here in Riga. Has done a good job during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a threat. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Typically, handled everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left was noticeable. 6

After qualification secured, the team can now turn their attention for next summer with optimism.