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The national team earned their place at the next World Cup with a decisive triumph over the Baltic side on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Made a few of excellent saves in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football seamlessly. Sterner tests lie ahead, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two matches in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Still one of the automatic picks on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Picked ahead of his competitor and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a little ring rusty at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Appears made for this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his attacking role. The pillar of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Not as impactful as he has been in England's successes over previous opponents. The answer will come next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Added an setup to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – In the form of his life. Took his count for the season to 20 goals. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to open the scoring for England here in Riga. Has done a good job during this fixture period. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a threat. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to make the squad when the squad is full. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, handled everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left was noticeable. 6

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