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This marks a curious feature of England's November perfect record that there were no debutants made their first cap during the series of matches, a scenario not seen in 25 years. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh showing against the Argentine side while securing his second cap felt like the breakthrough of a major talent.

Star Performance in Hard-Fought Win

He proved to be the key player in what was England's most challenging performance of the November series. He scored the first try before creating the other two. His assist for his teammate via a delightful cross-field kick was the champagne moment of the first half. Likewise, his popped pass to the center for the team's third try was equally eye-catching, concluding a fine first outing at Twickenham for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the sort of versatile skillset that all coaches would want from their midfield player. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has featured at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for his club this season.

Quick Ascent and Upcoming Prospects

It is just a little over a week since Steve Borthwick could have believed he had discovered his centre partnership for the future. However, the best compliment that can be given to the young star 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 last game 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 reconvene to start their Six Nations quest in the new year.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play number ten and centre.
• Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and assisted two.
• Important Performance: Delivered when others were injured.

Squad Background and Wider Significance

How would England have fared against Argentina without Ojomoh? Certainly they had some fortune and maybe it is not surprising that he was their standout performer. England showed an inevitable drop-off in energy following a major win over New Zealand. Perhaps Borthwick ought to have made more changes.

Some perspective is needed, though. One might be inclined to lambast England for their inability to inject much urgency into this contest, or for nearly losing a fixture they were controlling. However, this result completes a clean sweep of November matches for the first time since 2016. The year concludes with eleven consecutive victories after beginning with a loss. The team is midway in the four-year tournament plan and the situation look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did at this stage.

Squad Depth and Future Planning

The manager appears that, two years out from the World Cup, he knows the vast majority of the team he will bring to the host nation. Of course, there will be the odd bolter. But there are not many existing players of the squad who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an advantage because it posed an issue for his predecessor, who found it difficult when it was clear that certain players were not going to play in his plans. Borthwick seems to have grasped the nettle sooner, avoiding the difficult beginning that affected the squad in the previous cycle.

Depth charts sound like they are for seafarers of the past, but coaches rely on them and the coach can be satisfied with his. On another day, the team might be nursing their wounds after a gut-wrenching narrow loss. The fact they avoided that owes plenty to Ojomoh, luck, and the quality of the bench. As Borthwick plans the route to the championship, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can forgive the paucity of the recent display.