Squad Assessments: England Qualify for 2026 World Cup

England clinched their place at the next World Cup with a convincing triumph over their opponents on Tuesday evening.

The Starting Lineup

• Jordan Pickford – Pulled off a few of good saves in the second half to maintain his impressive clean sheet streak. That's nine straight in a row. 6.5
• The full-back – Has adapted to international football with ease. More challenging tests await, of course, but a promising start to his England career. 7
• John Stones – A pair of fixtures in less than a week will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
• Ezri Konsa – Chosen ahead of Marc Guehi and performed solidly. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the closing period to boot. 7
• Myles Lewis-Skelly – Looked a slightly not at his best at times, understandable given his lack of action at Arsenal. An intriguing few months ahead. 6
• Elliott Anderson – Seems irreplaceable in this England team at the moment. Appears suited to this level and has struck up an productive partnership with Rice. 7
• Declan Rice – Thriving in his advanced midfield role. The pillar of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Becoming a true all-round midfielder. 7
• Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's successes over other teams. The answer will come next month who is the true owner of the number 10 shirt. 6
• The winger – Added an assist to his brilliant goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be crucial to England's chances next summer. 7.5
• The captain – In the form of his life. Took his count for the season to 20 strikes. Has scored 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
• Anthony Gordon – Precise finish to start things off for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this fixture period. 7.5

England Substitutes

• The experienced midfielder (for Rice 60) – Kept play flowing in midfield. 6
• Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Superbly finished goal and a menace. 7
• Jarrod Bowen (for Saka 60) – Has a fight on his hands to make the squad when all are available. 6
• Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Predictably, handled everything in the air. 6
• Marcus Rashford (for Gordon 71) – One pacy run down the left was noticeable. 6

After qualification booked, England can now focus for the World Cup with high hopes.