🔗 Share this article Squad Ratings: England Book Their Place for the Next World Cup The national team clinched their berth at the global tournament with a comfortable triumph over Latvia on Tuesday night. The Starting Lineup England's number one – Made a few of fine saves in the latter period to preserve his remarkable clean sheet run. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5 Djed Spence – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests are coming, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7 The defender – Two matches in less than a week will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the key players on the roster, fitness permitting. 7 The centre-back – Picked ahead of the other option and was flawless. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7 Arsenal's talent – Looked a little off the pace at times, understandable given his limited game time at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6 Newcastle's star – Seems undroppable in this England team at the moment. Appears tailored for this level and has developed an strong partnership with Rice. 7 Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his advanced midfield role. The backbone of England's midfield is displaying his offensive abilities now. Developing into a genuine all-round midfielder. 7 The forward – Not as impactful as he has been in England's wins over other teams. It will be revealed 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 crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5 Harry Kane – Playing brilliantly. Increased his total for the season to 20 scores. Has hit the back of the net 76 occasions for his country. Can he reach 100? 8 The forward – Precise finish to start things off for England here in Riga. Has performed admirably during this international window. 7.5 Subs' Impact Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6 The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a threat. 7 The winger (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to earn a place when the squad is full. 6 Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Typically, handled everything with his height. 6 Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left stood out. 6 With their place secured, England can now prepare for next summer with high hopes.