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It is a interesting feature of England's autumn clean sweep that no new players made their first cap throughout the series of matches, a scenario not seen in 25 years. Yet, the performance of Max Ojomoh display against the Argentine side while earning his second cap seemed to be the arrival of a major talent.

Star Performance in Tight Win

Ojomoh was the key player in what was the team's most challenging outing of the autumn. He finished off the opening touchdown before creating the remaining two. His assist for his teammate via a exquisite long pass was the highlight play of the opening period. Likewise, his popped pass to the center for England's third try was equally impressive, concluding a fine debut performance at the home stadium for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of versatile skillset that every manager desire from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has featured at fly-half and at both centre positions for his club this campaign.

Quick Rise and Upcoming Prospects

It is just 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 given to the young star is that the coach might need to reconsider. He was initially selected to an England squad previously, but had to wait until the final match of the overseas trip to earn his first cap. Fitness issues to other players created the opportunity for Ojomoh to start here, and he undoubtedly will be in consideration for a further appearance when England reconvene to begin their championship quest in the coming months.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play fly-half and midfield.
• Key Contributions: Notched a touchdown and assisted two.
• Important Performance: Stepped up when others were injured.

Squad Background and Wider Implications

How would the team have fared against their opponents without Ojomoh? Certainly they had some fortune and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. England showed an natural decline in energy following a significant victory over the All Blacks. Maybe Borthwick should have freshened things up.

Some perspective is required, though. It is tempting to lambast England for their inability to bring much intensity into this match, or for nearly losing a fixture they were dominating. But, this outcome completes a perfect record of November matches for the initial occasion since recent years. The year ends with 11 straight wins after beginning with a loss. We are midway in the World Cup cycle and the situation look much more positive for Borthwick than they did at this stage.

Player Pool and Long-Term Strategy

Borthwick gives the impression that, two years out from the World Cup, he knows the core group of the team he will bring to the host nation. Naturally, there will be the surprise inclusion. But there are very few existing players of the squad who are not on track for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an benefit because it was a problem for his predecessor, who struggled when it became apparent that certain players were not going to play in his plans. He seems to have taken action earlier, preventing the torrid beginning 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. On another day, England might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking narrow loss. That they were not is largely due to Ojomoh, luck, and the strength of England's bench. As Borthwick plans the route to the championship, he has positive momentum after 11 wins in a row, and therefore we can overlook the lack of quality of this performance.