Squad Ratings: The Three Lions Book Their Place for the Upcoming Tournament
Gareth Southgate's side clinched their berth at the next World Cup with a comfortable win over Latvia on the midweek fixture.
First Eleven Performance
- England's number one – Made a few of fine stops in the second half to extend his remarkable clean sheet record. That's nine in a row. 6.5
- The defender – Has adapted to international football with ease. Tougher tests lie ahead, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
- The defender – Two matches in a short span will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
- Aston Villa's defender – Picked ahead of Marc Guehi and was flawless. Made an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
- Arsenal's talent – Appeared a somewhat ring rusty at times, expected given his lack of action at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
- Elliott Anderson – Seems undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has developed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
- Arsenal's engine – Thriving in his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his offensive abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
- The attacker – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over previous opponents. We should find out next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
- Bukayo Saka – Provided an setup to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
- Harry Kane – At his peak. Boosted his total for the season to 20 scores. Has scored 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
- The forward – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in away. Has done a good job during this fixture period. 7.5
Subs' Impact
- The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
- The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
- West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when all are available. 6
- Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything with his height. 6
- The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6
With a World Cup spot booked, the squad can now focus for next summer with optimism.
