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This marks a interesting aspect of the English team's autumn perfect record that no new players made their first cap during the series of matches, a scenario not seen in a quarter of a century. However, Max Ojomoh's showing against the Argentine side while earning his second appearance seemed to be the arrival of a major talent.

Standout Display in Tight Victory

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was the team's least convincing outing of the autumn. He scored the opening touchdown before creating the other two. His assist for his teammate via a exquisite long pass was the champagne moment of the first half. Likewise, his popped pass to the center for England's third try was just as eye-catching, capping off a excellent debut performance at the home stadium for the young player.

He has the kind of triple threat that all coaches desire from their inside-centre. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has appeared at fly-half and at both centre positions for Bath this campaign.

Rapid Ascent and Future Prospects

It is just eight days since Steve Borthwick could have believed he had discovered his midfield duo for the future. But, the best compliment that can be paid to the young star is that Borthwick might need to reconsider. Ojomoh was initially selected to an England squad four years ago, but had to bide his time until the final match of the summer tour to make his debut. Fitness issues to teammates paved the way for Ojomoh to begin here, and he undoubtedly will be in contention for a further appearance when the squad regroup to start their championship quest in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play number ten and midfield.
• Key Contributions: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Important Performance: Delivered when others were injured.

Team Background and Wider Implications

How would the team have been against Argentina without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they had some fortune and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their best player. England experienced an inevitable drop-off in energy following a significant victory over the All Blacks. Maybe Borthwick ought to have freshened things up.

A balanced view is needed, however. One might be inclined to criticize the side for their failure to inject much urgency into this match, or for almost throwing away a fixture they were controlling. However, this result marks a clean sweep of four autumn fixtures for the first time since 2016. The year concludes with eleven consecutive victories after beginning with a loss. We are midway in the World Cup cycle and things look considerably rosier for the coach than they did at this stage.

Player Pool and Long-Term Strategy

Borthwick appears that, two years out 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. Yet there are very few existing players of the squad who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an benefit because it was a problem for his preceding coach, who struggled when it was clear that veterans were not going to play in his plans. Borthwick seems to have taken action earlier, avoiding the difficult start that plagued the squad in the past.

Depth charts seem like they are for sailors of yesteryear, but managers swear by them and the coach can be satisfied with his. On another day, England might be nursing their wounds after a gut-wrenching late defeat. That they were not is largely due to Ojomoh, luck, and the quality of England's bench. As the coach 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.