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The national team clinched their spot at the next World Cup with a convincing win over their opponents on the midweek fixture.

England's Starting XI

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a couple of fine stops in the second half to extend his remarkable clean sheet record. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – 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 games in a short span will do the City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the first names on the starting lineup, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Picked ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. 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, understandable given his scarce minutes at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Appears irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears tailored for this level and has struck up an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Enjoying his number eight role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his offensive abilities now. Emerging as a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter 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
• The winger – Provided an setup to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• Harry Kane – In the form of his life. Took his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has found the net 76 goals for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• Newcastle's attacker – Clinical finish to start things off for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• The winger (for Saka 60) – Faces competition on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

With qualification secured, the squad can now focus for next summer with high hopes.