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The national team clinched their place at the global tournament with a convincing win over their opponents on Tuesday night.

England's Starting XI

• England's number one – Pulled off a couple of fine saves in the latter period to extend his remarkable clean sheet run. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football with ease. Tougher tests await, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the City defender a world of good. Still one of the automatic picks on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen ahead of Marc Guehi and was flawless. Executed an excellent 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 scarce minutes at Arsenal. An interesting few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems tailored for this level and has formed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his attacking abilities now. Emerging as a real all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Not as impactful as he has been in England's wins over previous opponents. We should find out next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Added an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Increased his count for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Precise finish to start things off for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Well-executed goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when all are available. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6

After qualification secured, the squad can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with confidence.