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This marks a interesting feature of the English team's autumn clean sweep that there were no debutants made their international debut throughout the series of matches, something not seen in a quarter of a century. However, Max Ojomoh's showing against the Argentine side while securing his second appearance felt like the breakthrough of a future star.

Standout Display in Hard-Fought Victory

Ojomoh was the key player in what was England's most challenging outing of the autumn. He finished off the opening touchdown before creating the remaining two. The setup for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a exquisite long pass was the highlight play of the first half. Likewise, his popped pass to Henry Slade for England's final score was just as impressive, concluding a fine debut performance at the home stadium for the young player.

He has the kind of triple threat that every manager would want from their inside-centre. He can run, kick and pass, and he has featured at fly-half and at multiple midfield roles for his club this campaign.

Quick Ascent and Future Opportunities

It is just a little over a week since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the future. However, the highest praise that can be paid to Ojomoh is that the coach may have to reconsider. Ojomoh was first called up to an national team four years ago, but had to wait until the final match of the summer tour to earn his first cap. Fitness issues to other players paved the way for Ojomoh to start here, and he undoubtedly will be in contention for a third cap when the squad regroup to begin their championship quest in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play number ten and midfield.
• Key Contributions: Scored one try and set up two more.
• Timely Impact: Delivered when others were unavailable.

Squad Background and Wider Significance

How would the team have fared against their opponents without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they rode their luck and maybe it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. The team showed an natural decline in energy following a significant victory over New Zealand. Maybe the coach ought to have freshened things up.

A balanced view is needed, though. It is tempting to criticize the side for their inability to bring much urgency into this match, or for nearly losing a game they were dominating. But, this result marks a clean sweep of four autumn fixtures for the initial occasion since recent years. The year ends with 11 straight wins after beginning with a loss. The team is midway in the World Cup cycle and things look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

The manager appears that, two years out from the World Cup, he knows the vast majority of the team he will take to Australia. Of course, there will be the odd bolter. Yet there are very few existing players of the roster who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament.

This is an benefit because it posed an issue for his preceding coach, who found it difficult when it was clear that veterans were not going to feature in his plans. Borthwick seems to have taken action sooner, avoiding the difficult beginning that plagued the team in the previous cycle.

Player rankings seem like they belong to sailors of yesteryear, but managers rely on them and Borthwick can be satisfied with his. Under different circumstances, England might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking narrow loss. That they were not owes plenty to Ojomoh, luck, and the strength of England's substitutes. While the coach plans the route to the Six Nations, he has positive momentum after 11 wins in a row, and as a result we can overlook the paucity of this performance.