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

The Starting Lineup

• The goalkeeper – Pulled off a couple of excellent saves in the latter period to maintain his remarkable clean sheet run. That's nine in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has taken to international football seamlessly. Sterner tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two matches in less than a week will do the Manchester City defender a world of good. Still one of the key players on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of Marc Guehi and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a slightly ring rusty at times, expected given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Newcastle's star – Appears essential in this England team at the moment. Appears made for this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Enjoying his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Less influential 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
• Bukayo Saka – Provided an assist to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Took his total for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 goals for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• The forward – Clinical finish to open the scoring for England here in away. Has done a good job during this international window. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, handled everything aerially. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

With a World Cup spot booked, the squad can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with high hopes.