Player Evaluations: England Book Their Place for the Upcoming Tournament

The national team earned their berth at the next World Cup with a comfortable win over the Baltic side on the midweek fixture.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a few of fine saves in the latter period to maintain his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two games in a short span will do the City defender a great benefit. Still one of the first names on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of the other option and was flawless. Made an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Arsenal's talent – Appeared a little ring rusty at times, expected given his lack of action at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Seems irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Seems tailored for this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Developing into a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter as he has been in England's victories over other teams. We should find out next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Contributed an setup to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – In the form of his life. Boosted his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this break. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when all are available. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, managed everything aerially. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

With their place confirmed, the squad can now prepare for the upcoming tournament with high hopes.