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It is a interesting aspect of the English team's November clean sweep that no new players made their international debut during the recent campaign, a scenario not seen in a quarter of a century. Yet, Max Ojomoh's showing against the Argentine side while earning his second appearance felt like the arrival of a future star.

Standout Display in Hard-Fought Victory

Ojomoh was the key player in what was the team's most challenging outing of the November series. He scored the first try before creating the other two. The setup for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful cross-field kick was the champagne moment of the opening period. Likewise, his popped pass to Henry Slade for the team's third try was equally eye-catching, capping off a excellent debut performance at the home stadium for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of triple threat that every manager desire from their inside-centre. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at number ten and at both centre positions for Bath this season.

Rapid Ascent and Upcoming Opportunities

It is just a little over a week since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had finally unearthed his centre partnership for the long term. But, the best compliment that can be given to Ojomoh is that the coach may have to think again. He was first called up to an national team four years ago, but had to wait until the last game of the overseas trip to make his debut. Injuries to other players paved the way for him to begin here, and he undoubtedly will be in consideration for a third cap when England regroup to start their Six Nations quest in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play number ten and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and set up two more.
• Important Performance: Delivered when teammates were unavailable.

Team Context and Wider Implications

How would the team have fared against Argentina without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they rode their luck and maybe it is not surprising that he was their standout performer. The team showed an natural decline in energy following a significant victory over New Zealand. Maybe Borthwick ought to have freshened things up.

A balanced view is needed, however. It is tempting to criticize the side for their inability to bring much intensity into this contest, or for nearly losing a fixture they were controlling. But, this result completes a clean sweep of November matches for the initial occasion since 2016. 2025 ends with eleven consecutive victories after beginning with a defeat. The team is midway in the World Cup cycle and the situation look much more positive for the coach than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Future Planning

Borthwick gives the impression that, two years out from the global tournament, he knows the core group of the team he will take to the host nation. Naturally, there will be the odd bolter. Yet there are not many existing players of the squad who are not on track for the 2027 tournament.

This is an benefit because it posed an issue for his predecessor, who found it difficult when it became apparent that certain players were not going to feature in his plans. He seems to have taken action sooner, preventing the torrid start that affected the squad in the past.

Player rankings seem like they belong to seafarers of the past, but coaches swear by them and the coach can be satisfied with his. Under different circumstances, England might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking narrow loss. That they were not owes plenty to the young star, fortune, and the strength of England's substitutes. While the coach plans the route to the Six Nations, he has positive momentum after 11 wins in a row, and therefore we can overlook the lack of quality of the recent display.