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Gareth Southgate's side earned their place at the 2026 World Cup with a convincing victory over their opponents on Tuesday night.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a few of fine saves in the latter period to preserve his impressive 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. Sterner tests lie ahead, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• The defender – A pair of fixtures in five days will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the key players on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Picked ahead of Marc Guehi and was flawless. Executed an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a slightly not at his best at times, understandable given his scarce minutes at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Excelling in his number eight role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Less influential as he has been in England's victories over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Provided an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Boosted his total for the season to 20 scores. Has scored 76 times for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Eberechi Eze (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a threat. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when the squad is full. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, handled everything aerially. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A speedy dash down the left was noticeable. 6

With qualification confirmed, England can now focus for the upcoming tournament with optimism.