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It is a interesting aspect of the English team's November perfect record that there were no debutants made their international debut throughout the series of matches, a scenario not seen in a quarter of a century. Yet, the performance of Max Ojomoh display against the Argentine side while securing his second appearance seemed to be the arrival of a major talent.

Star Display in Tight Win

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was the team's least convincing outing of the November series. He scored the first try before creating the remaining two. His assist 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 the team's third try was just as impressive, capping off a excellent first outing at Twickenham for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the sort of versatile skillset that all coaches would want from their midfield player. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has featured at fly-half and at multiple midfield roles for his club this campaign.

Rapid Rise and Future Opportunities

Only a little over a week since the head coach might have felt he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the future. But, the best compliment that can be given to Ojomoh is that Borthwick may have to think again. He was initially selected to an national team four years ago, but had to bide his time until the last game of the summer tour to earn his first cap. Injuries to other players paved the way for him to start here, and he surely will be in contention for a further appearance when England regroup to start their championship quest in the coming months.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play number ten and centre.
• Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and set up two more.
• Timely Impact: Delivered when others were injured.

Squad Background and Wider Implications

How would England have been against Argentina without him? Certainly they had some fortune and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their best player. The team experienced an natural decline in intensity following a major win over New Zealand. Perhaps the coach ought to have freshened things up.

Some perspective is needed, however. It is tempting to lambast the side for their inability to inject much intensity into this match, or for nearly losing a game they were dominating. But, this result marks a clean sweep of November matches for the first time since 2016. 2025 ends with 11 straight wins after starting with a loss. We are halfway through the World Cup cycle and things look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did at this stage.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

The manager gives the impression that, two years out from the global tournament, he understands the vast majority of the team he will bring to the host nation. Naturally, there will be the surprise inclusion. But there are not many existing players of the roster who are not on track for the 2027 tournament.

This is an benefit because it was a problem for his preceding coach, who found it difficult when it became apparent that veterans were not going to feature in his plans. He seems to have grasped the nettle sooner, avoiding the difficult start that affected the team in the past.

Player rankings sound like they belong to seafarers of yesteryear, but coaches rely on them and Borthwick can be happy with his. Under different circumstances, England might be nursing their wounds after a heartbreaking late defeat. That they were not owes plenty to Ojomoh, luck, and the quality of England's substitutes. As Borthwick plans the route to the championship, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can overlook the lack of quality of this performance.