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The national team earned their spot at the next World Cup with a decisive victory over the Baltic side on Tuesday night.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of fine stops in the latter period to preserve his remarkable clean sheet run. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Seems at home in international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Remains one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Picked ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a somewhat ring rusty at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears made for this level and has developed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Becoming a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over other teams. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Provided an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The striker – Playing brilliantly. Took his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 times for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in away. Has done a good job during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (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 earn a place when all are available. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

With qualification booked, the team can now focus for next summer with high hopes.