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It is a curious feature of England's November perfect record that there were no debutants earned their international debut during the recent campaign, a scenario not seen in 25 years. However, Max Ojomoh's display against the Argentine side while earning his second cap seemed to be the breakthrough of a future star.

Standout Display in Tight Win

Ojomoh was the key player in what was the team's most challenging outing of the November series. He scored the first try before setting up the other two. His assist for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a exquisite long pass was the highlight play of the first half. Similarly, his popped pass to the center for the team's third try was just as eye-catching, concluding a fine first outing at Twickenham for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the sort of versatile skillset that every manager would want from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has featured at number ten and at both centre positions for Bath this season.

Rapid Rise and Upcoming Opportunities

Only a little over a week since the head coach might have felt he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the future. However, the best compliment that can be given to Ojomoh is that Borthwick might need to think again. He was first called up to an England squad four years ago, but had to wait until the final match of the overseas trip to make his debut. Injuries to teammates created the opportunity for Ojomoh to begin here, and he surely will be in consideration for a further appearance when the squad reconvene to start their championship campaign 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 unavailable.

Squad Context and Broader Implications

How would the team have been against their opponents without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they rode their luck and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. England experienced an inevitable drop-off in energy following a significant victory over the All Blacks. Perhaps Borthwick should have freshened things up.

Some perspective is required, however. One might be inclined to lambast the side for their failure to inject much intensity into this contest, or for almost throwing away a game they were controlling. However, this result marks a perfect record of four autumn fixtures for the initial occasion since 2016. The year concludes with eleven consecutive victories after beginning with a loss. The team is midway in the World Cup cycle and things look considerably rosier for the coach than they did at this stage.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

The manager appears that, with time remaining from the World Cup, he understands the core group of the team he will bring to the host nation. Naturally, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are very few existing players of the roster who are not on track for the 2027 tournament.

This is an advantage 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 strategy. Borthwick seems to have grasped the nettle sooner, avoiding the torrid start that affected the squad in the previous cycle.

Depth charts sound like they are for seafarers of yesteryear, but coaches rely on them and Borthwick can be satisfied with his. On another day, the team might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking narrow loss. That they were not is largely due to the young star, luck, and the strength of the bench. As the coach plots a course to the championship, he has wind in England's sails after 11 wins in a row, and as a result we can overlook the lack of quality of this performance.