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This marks a interesting feature of the English team's November perfect record that no new players earned their first cap during the series of matches, something not seen in 25 years. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh showing against Argentina while securing his second appearance seemed to be the breakthrough of a future star.

Standout Display in Hard-Fought Win

Ojomoh was the key player in what was the team's most challenging outing of the November series. He scored the opening touchdown before creating the remaining two. His assist for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful cross-field kick was the champagne moment of the opening period. Similarly, his popped pass to Henry Slade for England's third try was equally eye-catching, concluding a excellent debut performance at the home stadium for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the sort of triple threat that all coaches desire from their inside-centre. He can run, kick and pass, and he has featured at fly-half and at both centre positions for his club this season.

Rapid Rise and Future Opportunities

It is just eight days since the head coach could have believed he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the future. But, the best compliment that can be paid to Ojomoh is that Borthwick may have to think again. Ojomoh was first called up to an national team four years ago, but had to bide his time until the last game of the summer tour to make his debut. Fitness issues to teammates paved the way for Ojomoh to start here, and he undoubtedly will be in consideration for a further appearance when the squad reconvene to start their championship quest in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: 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 Implications

Where might England have fared against Argentina without him? Undoubtedly they rode their luck and maybe it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. England experienced an natural decline in energy following a significant victory over the All Blacks. Maybe Borthwick ought to have freshened things up.

A balanced view is required, however. It is tempting to criticize the side for their inability to inject much urgency into this match, or for almost throwing away a game they were controlling. But, this result completes a clean sweep of November matches for the first time since recent years. The year ends with 11 straight wins after beginning with a defeat. The team is halfway through the World Cup cycle and the situation look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did at this stage.

Squad Depth 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 take to the host nation. Naturally, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are not many existing players of the squad who are not on track for the upcoming event.

That represents an benefit because it was a problem for his preceding coach, who found it difficult when it was clear that veterans were not going to feature in his plans. He seems to have taken action earlier, preventing the torrid beginning that affected the team in the past.

Depth charts sound like they are for sailors of the past, but coaches rely on them and the coach can be happy with his. Under different circumstances, the team might be dealing with a loss after a gut-wrenching late defeat. That they were not is largely due to the young star, luck, and the quality of England's substitutes. As Borthwick plots a course to the championship, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can overlook the paucity of this performance.