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This marks a interesting aspect of England's autumn clean sweep that there were no debutants made their international debut during the recent campaign, something not seen in 25 years. However, Max Ojomoh's display against the Argentine side while earning his second appearance felt like the arrival of a future star.

Star Performance in Hard-Fought Victory

Ojomoh was the key player in what was England's least convincing performance of the autumn. He scored the first try before creating the other two. The setup for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful cross-field kick was the highlight play of the first half. Similarly, his popped pass to the center for England's final score was equally impressive, concluding a fine debut performance at the home stadium for the young player.

He has the kind of versatile skillset that all coaches desire from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this campaign.

Rapid Ascent and Future Prospects

Only a little over a week since the head coach might have felt he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the long term. However, the best compliment that can be paid to Ojomoh is that Borthwick may have to think again. Ojomoh was initially selected to an national team four years ago, but had to bide his time until the final match of the overseas trip to make his debut. Injuries to other players created the opportunity for Ojomoh to begin here, and he undoubtedly will be in consideration for a third cap when the squad reconvene to start their Six Nations campaign in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Excels at fly-half and centre.
• Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and set up two more.
• Important Performance: Stepped up when others were unavailable.

Squad Context and Wider Significance

Where might England have been against their opponents without him? Certainly they had some fortune and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. The team showed an natural decline in intensity following a major win over the All Blacks. Maybe the coach ought to have freshened things up.

A balanced view is needed, however. It is tempting to lambast the side for their failure to bring much intensity into this match, or for nearly losing a game they were controlling. But, this result marks a perfect record of November matches for the first time since recent years. The year ends with 11 straight wins after beginning with a defeat. We are halfway through the four-year tournament plan and things look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did previously.

Player Pool and Long-Term Strategy

The manager appears that, two years out from the global tournament, he understands the vast majority of the squad he will bring to the host nation. Of course, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are very few existing players of the squad who are not on track for the 2027 tournament.

This is an benefit because it posed an issue for his preceding coach, who found it difficult when it became apparent that veterans were not going to play in his plans. Borthwick seems to have grasped the nettle sooner, avoiding the torrid start that plagued the team in the past.

Player rankings sound like they are for seafarers of yesteryear, but coaches swear by them and Borthwick can be satisfied with his. On another day, the team might be dealing with a loss after a gut-wrenching narrow loss. That they were not owes plenty to Ojomoh, fortune, and the quality of England's substitutes. While Borthwick plots a course to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can forgive the lack of quality of this performance.