Squad Ratings: England Book Their Place for the Upcoming Tournament

Gareth Southgate's side secured their spot at the next World Cup with a convincing triumph over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

First Eleven Performance

• Jordan Pickford – Made a couple of good stops in the latter period to maintain his impressive clean sheet record. It's now nine in a row. 6.5
• Djed Spence – Has adapted to international football like a duck to water. More challenging tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
• The defender – A pair of fixtures in five days will do the Manchester 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 Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Made an superb last-ditch recovery tackle in the later stages to boot. 7
• The young defender – Appeared a little off the pace at times, understandable given his limited game time at his club. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• The midfielder – Looks essential in this England team at the moment. Looks tailored for this level and has developed an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Arsenal's engine – Enjoying his advanced midfield role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Becoming a real all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Quieter as he has been in England's victories over previous opponents. It will be revealed next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
• Arsenal's star – Added an key pass 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. Took his count for the season to 20 scores. Has hit the back of the net 76 occasions for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Clinical finish to open the scoring for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this international window. 7.5

Subs' Impact

• Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• The playmaker (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a threat. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to be selected when everyone's fit. 6
• The defender (for Stones 71) – Predictably, dealt with everything aerially. 6
• The forward (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left stood out. 6

With qualification confirmed, England can now focus for next summer with high hopes.