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This marks a interesting feature of the English team's autumn perfect record that there were no debutants made their international debut throughout the recent campaign, a scenario not seen in 25 years. However, Max Ojomoh's showing against the Argentine side while earning his second appearance felt like the arrival of a future star.

Standout Performance in Tight Victory

He proved to be the star turn in what was the team's least convincing outing of the autumn. He finished off the opening touchdown before setting up the other two. The setup for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful cross-field kick was the highlight play of the opening period. Likewise, his popped pass to Henry Slade for England's third try was equally impressive, capping off a excellent first outing at the home stadium for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of versatile skillset that all coaches would want from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has featured at fly-half and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this campaign.

Rapid Rise and Upcoming Opportunities

It is just eight days since the head coach could have believed he had discovered his midfield duo for the long term. However, the best compliment that can be paid to the young star is that the coach may have to think again. He was first called up to an England squad previously, but had to bide his time until the last game of the overseas trip to earn his first cap. Fitness issues to teammates paved the way for him to start here, and he surely will be in consideration for a further appearance when the squad regroup to start their championship quest in the new year.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play fly-half and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Stepped up when others were unavailable.

Squad Context and Wider Significance

Where might the team have been against their opponents without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they had some fortune and perhaps it is not surprising that he was their standout performer. The team experienced an inevitable drop-off in intensity following a major win over the All Blacks. Perhaps the coach ought to have freshened things up.

Some perspective is needed, though. It is tempting to lambast the side for their failure to bring much urgency into this match, or for almost throwing away a game they were dominating. But, this outcome marks a clean sweep of November matches for the initial occasion since 2016. 2025 ends with 11 straight wins after starting 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 gives the impression that, with time remaining from the World Cup, he understands the core group of the team he will take to Australia. Of course, there will be the odd bolter. But there are not many current members of the roster who are not on track for the upcoming event.

This is an benefit because it posed an issue for his preceding coach, who struggled when it was clear that veterans were not going to play in his plans. Borthwick seems to have grasped the nettle earlier, avoiding the torrid beginning that plagued the team in the previous cycle.

Player rankings seem like they are for seafarers of yesteryear, but managers rely on them and Borthwick can be satisfied with his. On another day, England might be dealing with a loss after a gut-wrenching narrow loss. That they were not is largely due to the young star, fortune, and the strength of England's bench. While the coach plots a course to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after 11 wins in a row, and therefore we can overlook the lack of quality of the recent display.