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The national team secured their spot at the next World Cup with a decisive win over their opponents on Tuesday night.

First Eleven Performance

• The goalkeeper – Made a couple of fine saves in the latter period to extend his remarkable clean sheet record. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football with ease. Tougher tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the automatic picks on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Picked ahead of the other option and was flawless. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a somewhat ring rusty at times, expected given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Seems irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Looks made for this level and has struck up an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his number eight role. The pillar of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. It will be revealed next month who is the rightful holder of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an key pass to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – In the form of his life. Boosted his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Precise finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything aerially. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

After a World Cup spot booked, the team can now prepare for the upcoming tournament with confidence.