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England secured their place at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable win over their opponents on Tuesday night.

The Starting Lineup

• Jordan Pickford – Made a few of fine stops in the latter period to preserve his impressive clean sheet record. That's nine in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Seems at home in international football with ease. More challenging tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two matches in a short span will do the City defender a lot of good. Remains one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Executed an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a little not at his best at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Enjoying his attacking role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Less influential as he has been in England's wins over previous opponents. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Contributed an assist to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 times for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this break. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a threat. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when all are available. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything aerially. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left stood out. 6

With a World Cup spot secured, the squad can now turn their attention for next summer with high hopes.