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The national team clinched their place at the global tournament with a decisive triumph over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

England's Starting XI

• Jordan Pickford – Made a few of good saves in the latter period to extend his impressive clean sheet run. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has taken to international football like a duck to water. Sterner tests await, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two games in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a lot of good. Remains one of the key players on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Chosen ahead of the other option and was flawless. Made an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a slightly off the pace at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Seems essential in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Thriving in his number eight role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Emerging as a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's successes over previous opponents. We should find out next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Contributed an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – At his peak. Boosted his count for the season to 20 goals. Has hit the back of the net 76 occasions for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to open the scoring for England here in the Latvian capital. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a threat. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left caught the eye. 6

With qualification booked, the team can now focus for next summer with confidence.