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It is a interesting feature of England's autumn clean sweep that there were no debutants earned their first cap during 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 felt like the arrival of a major talent.

Standout Performance in Hard-Fought Victory

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was the team's most challenging outing of the autumn. He scored the opening touchdown before setting up the remaining two. The setup for his teammate 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 just as eye-catching, capping off a excellent debut performance at Twickenham for the young player.

He has the sort of versatile skillset that all coaches desire from their inside-centre. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at number ten and at both centre positions for his club this campaign.

Rapid Rise and Upcoming Opportunities

Only a little over a week since the head coach could have believed he had discovered his centre partnership for the long term. However, the best compliment that can be paid to Ojomoh is that Borthwick may have to think again. He was first called up to an England squad previously, but had to bide his time until the final match of the overseas trip to earn his first cap. Injuries to teammates paved the way for him to start here, and he surely will be in consideration for a further appearance when England regroup to start their championship campaign in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play fly-half and centre.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Stepped up when teammates were injured.

Squad Background and Wider Significance

How would the team have been against their opponents without Ojomoh? Certainly they rode their luck and perhaps it is not surprising that he was their best player. England experienced an natural decline in intensity following a major win over New Zealand. Perhaps the coach ought to have freshened things up.

Some perspective is required, however. One might be inclined to lambast England for their inability to bring much intensity into this match, or for almost throwing away a fixture they were controlling. But, this result marks a perfect record of November matches for the first time since recent years. 2025 ends with eleven consecutive victories after starting with a defeat. The team is midway in the World Cup cycle and the situation look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Future Planning

The manager appears that, two years out from the World Cup, he knows the core group of the squad he will take to the host nation. Of course, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are very few current members of the roster who are not on track for the 2027 tournament.

This is an benefit because it posed an issue for his preceding coach, who struggled when it was clear that certain players were not going to feature in his plans. Borthwick seems to have grasped the nettle sooner, avoiding the torrid beginning that plagued the team in the past.

Player rankings sound like they are for sailors of yesteryear, but coaches rely on them and the coach can be satisfied with his. On another day, England might be nursing their wounds after a heartbreaking late defeat. The fact they avoided that owes plenty to the young star, fortune, and the quality of England's bench. As Borthwick plans the route to the Six Nations, he has positive momentum after an unbeaten run, and as a result we can forgive the lack of quality of the recent display.