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It is a interesting feature of the English team's November perfect record that there were no debutants made their first cap throughout the series of matches, a scenario not seen in 25 years. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh display against the Argentine side while earning his second appearance seemed to be the arrival of a future star.

Standout Display in Hard-Fought Win

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was England's least convincing performance of the November series. He scored the opening touchdown before setting up the other two. His assist for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a exquisite cross-field kick was the champagne moment of the opening period. Similarly, his popped pass to the center for the team's third try was equally eye-catching, capping off a fine first outing at the home stadium for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the sort of versatile skillset 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 season.

Quick Ascent and Upcoming Prospects

Only a little over a week since the head coach could have believed he had discovered his centre partnership for the long term. But, the highest praise that can be paid to Ojomoh is that the coach might need to think again. He was initially selected to an England squad four years ago, but had to wait until the final match of the summer tour to make his debut. Fitness issues to other players paved the way for him to start here, and he undoubtedly will be in contention for a further appearance when England regroup to begin their championship campaign in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play fly-half and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Important Performance: Stepped up when teammates were injured.

Team Background and Broader Implications

Where might the team have fared against Argentina without Ojomoh? Certainly they rode their luck and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. England showed an inevitable drop-off in energy following a significant victory over New Zealand. Perhaps the coach should have made more changes.

Some perspective is required, however. It is tempting to criticize the side for their inability to bring much urgency into this match, or for almost throwing away a game they were controlling. But, this outcome completes a clean sweep of four autumn fixtures for the initial occasion since 2016. The year concludes with eleven consecutive victories after starting with a loss. We are halfway through the World Cup cycle and the situation look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did at this stage.

Player Pool and Long-Term Strategy

Borthwick gives the impression that, two years out from the global tournament, he understands the core group of the squad he will bring to the host nation. Of course, there will be the odd bolter. But there are very few current members of the roster who are not in contention for the upcoming event.

That represents an benefit because it was a problem for his preceding coach, who found it difficult when it became apparent that certain players were not going to play in his plans. Borthwick seems to have grasped the nettle earlier, avoiding the difficult start that affected the squad in the past.

Player rankings sound like they are for seafarers of yesteryear, but managers swear by them and the coach can be happy with his. Under different circumstances, the team might be dealing with a loss after a gut-wrenching narrow loss. That they were not owes plenty to the young star, fortune, and the quality of the bench. As Borthwick plans the route to the championship, he has positive momentum after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can forgive the paucity of the recent display.