Squad Evaluations: The Three Lions Secure a Spot for the Next World Cup

Gareth Southgate's side clinched their berth at the next World Cup with a comfortable win over the Baltic side on the midweek fixture.

First Eleven Performance

• England's number one – Pulled off a few of good saves in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet streak. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests are coming, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• The defender – A pair of fixtures in five days will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Still one of the key players on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Picked ahead of his competitor and was flawless. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a somewhat off the pace at times, understandable given his lack of action at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Seems tailored for this level and has struck up an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Enjoying his advanced midfield role. The pillar of England's midfield is displaying his offensive abilities now. Developing into a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over other teams. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Contributed an assist to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – At his peak. Boosted his count for the season to 20 scores. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Clinical finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has done a good job during this fixture period. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a threat. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left stood out. 6

After qualification booked, the squad can now prepare for the upcoming tournament with confidence.