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Gareth Southgate's side earned their berth at the 2026 World Cup with a decisive victory over the Baltic side on Tuesday evening.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Made a few of good saves in the second half to extend his remarkable clean sheet run. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests await, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two matches in five days will do the City defender a lot of good. Still one of the key players on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Picked ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a little off the pace at times, understandable given his limited game time at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has developed an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• The midfielder – Thriving in his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his attacking abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Not as impactful 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 key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – At his peak. Boosted his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• The forward – Sharp finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has performed admirably during this break. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a danger. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything aerially. 6
• Manchester United's star (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

After qualification secured, England can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with high hopes.