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England clinched their berth at the global tournament with a decisive victory over the Baltic side on Tuesday evening.

England's Starting XI

• Jordan Pickford – Made a couple of fine stops in the second half to extend his remarkable clean sheet record. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Seems at home in international football with ease. More challenging tests await, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two games in less than a week will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the key players on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Selected ahead of Marc Guehi and was flawless. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a slightly ring rusty at times, expected given his lack of action at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Seems irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his creative abilities now. Developing into a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter as he has been in England's victories over previous opponents. We should find out next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Provided an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The striker – Playing brilliantly. Took his total for the season to 20 goals. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• The forward – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in away. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to make the squad when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

After qualification booked, the team can now turn their attention for next summer with optimism.