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The national team secured their place at the next World Cup with a comfortable triumph over their opponents on the midweek fixture.

First Eleven Performance

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a couple of fine saves in the second half to preserve his impressive clean sheet record. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the automatic picks on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Picked ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a little off the pace at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Enjoying his advanced midfield role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his attacking abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's victories over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an key pass to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – In the form of his life. Took his total for the season to 20 scores. Has scored 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this break. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• 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) – Faces competition on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left stood out. 6

With their place booked, England can now focus for the World Cup with confidence.