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Gareth Southgate's side earned their spot at the next World Cup with a convincing win over their opponents on the midweek fixture.

First Eleven Performance

• England's number one – Made a few of fine stops in the second half to extend his remarkable clean sheet record. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The defender – Seems at home in international football like a duck to water. Tougher tests are coming, of course, but a positive start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – Two matches in a short span will do the Manchester City defender a lot of good. Remains one of the first names on the roster, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen ahead of Marc Guehi and was flawless. Made an outstanding last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Appeared a little not at his best at times, understandable given his limited game time at Arsenal. An promising few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Seems undroppable in this England team at the moment. Looks suited to this level and has developed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his number eight role. The mainstay of England's midfield is showing his offensive abilities now. Becoming a true all-round midfielder. 7
• The attacker – Quieter as he has been in England's victories over other teams. The answer will come next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Contributed an key pass to his superb goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The striker – Playing brilliantly. Increased his count for the season to 20 scores. Has hit the back of the net 76 goals for his country. Will he achieve 100? 8
• The forward – Sharp finish to open the scoring for England here in the Latvian capital. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a threat. 7
• West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to earn a place when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left stood out. 6

With qualification booked, the squad can now turn their attention for the upcoming tournament with confidence.