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The national team secured their place at the global tournament with a comfortable win over the Baltic side on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Pulled off a couple of excellent stops in the latter period to maintain his impressive clean sheet run. It's now nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests lie ahead, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in five days will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the automatic picks on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Selected ahead of the other option and didn't put a foot wrong. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a little not at his best at times, expected given his limited game time at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Seems essential in this England team at the moment. Looks tailored for this level and has struck up an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying 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 – Not as impactful as he has been in England's wins over Serbia and Wales. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Contributed an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 goals. Has scored 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• The veteran (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to make the squad when all are available. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything with his height. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left stood out. 6

With qualification secured, England can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with optimism.