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Gareth Southgate's side clinched their spot at the next World Cup with a comfortable victory over the Baltic side on Tuesday evening.

England's Starting XI

• Jordan Pickford – Made a few of excellent saves in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet streak. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Seems at home in international football seamlessly. Tougher tests lie ahead, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• Manchester City's centre-back – Two matches in five days will do the Manchester City defender a great benefit. Remains one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• The centre-back – Chosen ahead of his competitor and performed solidly. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Looked a slightly not at his best at times, expected given his scarce minutes at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has developed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Excelling in his attacking role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his offensive abilities now. Developing into a genuine all-round midfielder. 7
• The forward – Quieter 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
• Arsenal's star – Provided an key pass to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's hopes next summer. 7.5
• The striker – At his peak. Took his total for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Can he reach 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Precise finish to open the scoring for England here in the Latvian capital. Has done a good job during this fixture period. 7.5

The Bench Players

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Maintained the tempo in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a danger. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, managed everything in the air. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left caught the eye. 6

After qualification booked, the team can now prepare for the World Cup with high hopes.