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England clinched their place at the global tournament with a comfortable win over their opponents on Tuesday night.

The Starting Lineup

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a few of excellent saves in the latter period to preserve his remarkable clean sheet streak. That's nine in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Has adapted to international football with ease. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• The defender – Two matches in five days will do the City defender a lot of good. Still one of the key players on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Aston Villa's defender – Picked ahead of his competitor and was flawless. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a slightly ring rusty at times, expected given his scarce minutes at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Appears made for this level and has struck up an strong partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Enjoying his number eight role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his creative abilities now. Emerging as a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Less influential as he has been in England's wins over previous opponents. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Bukayo Saka – Contributed an setup to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be vital to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
• The striker – In the form of his life. Increased his tally for the season to 20 strikes. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to open the scoring for England here in away. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5

The Bench Players

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a menace. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to make the squad when the squad is full. 6
• Dan Burn (for Stones 71) – As you'd expect, managed everything with his height. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

With their place confirmed, the team can now prepare for next summer with optimism.