Gareth Southgate's side secured their berth at the global tournament with a comfortable win over Latvia on Tuesday night.
First Eleven Performance
- The goalkeeper – Made a couple of excellent stops in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet record. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
- The defender – Seems at home in international football with ease. More challenging tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
- The defender – Two matches in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a lot of good. Still one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
- The centre-back – Selected ahead of Marc Guehi and was flawless. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
- Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a slightly off the pace at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
- Newcastle's star – Appears irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
- Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his advanced midfield role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
- The forward – Not as impactful as he has been in England's successes over other teams. The answer will come next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
- Arsenal's star – Provided an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
- The striker – At his peak. Took his total for the season to 20 scores. Has hit the back of the net 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
- Anthony Gordon – Precise finish to open the scoring for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this break. 7.5
Subs' Impact
- Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
- The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
- The winger (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when all are available. 6
- Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything with his height. 6
- Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6
With qualification confirmed, England can now prepare for the World Cup with confidence.
