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England clinched their place at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable win over their opponents on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• The goalkeeper – Made a couple of good saves in the latter period to maintain his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests await, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two games in less than a week will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Selected ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a somewhat ring rusty at times, understandable given his lack of action at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears essential in this England team at the moment. Looks suited to this level and has developed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Excelling in his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is displaying his attacking abilities now. Becoming a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's successes over previous opponents. We should find out next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The captain – Playing brilliantly. Took his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has hit the back of the net 76 times for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Sharp finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has done a good job during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (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
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

After a World Cup spot secured, England can now prepare for next summer with confidence.