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It is a interesting aspect of the English team's November clean sweep that there were no debutants made their first cap during the series of matches, something not seen in 25 years. Yet, Max Ojomoh's showing against Argentina while securing his second cap felt like the arrival of a future star.

Standout Display in Hard-Fought Victory

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was the team's most challenging outing of the autumn. He finished off the opening touchdown before creating 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 Henry Slade for England's final score was equally eye-catching, concluding a fine debut performance at Twickenham for the 25-year-old.

Ojomoh possesses the sort of triple threat that every manager desire from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has featured at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this campaign.

Quick Ascent and Future Prospects

Only a little over a week since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had finally unearthed his centre partnership for the future. But, the highest praise that can be given to Ojomoh is that Borthwick might need to reconsider. He was first called up to an England squad four years ago, but had to bide his time until the final match of the overseas trip to make his debut. Fitness issues to other players paved the way for Ojomoh to begin here, and he surely will be in consideration for a further appearance when the squad regroup to start their championship quest in the new year.

• Versatile Skillset: Excels at number ten and centre.
• Key Contributions: Notched a touchdown and set up two more.
• Important Performance: Delivered when others were unavailable.

Team Context and Wider Significance

How would the team have been against their opponents without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they rode their luck and maybe it is not surprising that he was their standout performer. The team experienced an inevitable drop-off in energy following a significant victory over the All Blacks. Maybe Borthwick should have freshened things up.

A balanced view is needed, however. One might be inclined to criticize the side for their failure to bring much urgency into this match, or for almost throwing away a fixture they were controlling. But, this outcome completes a perfect record of four autumn fixtures for the first time since 2016. 2025 concludes with eleven consecutive victories after starting with a loss. We are midway in the World Cup cycle and things look much more positive for the coach than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

The manager gives the impression that, with time remaining from the global tournament, he understands the vast majority of the squad he will bring to Australia. Naturally, there will be the odd bolter. But there are very few existing players of the squad who are not on track for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an benefit because it was a problem for his predecessor, who found it difficult when it was clear that certain players were not going to play in his strategy. He seems to have grasped the nettle sooner, preventing the difficult beginning that plagued the squad in the past.

Depth charts seem like they are for seafarers of the past, but managers rely on them and the coach can be satisfied with his. Under different circumstances, England might be nursing their wounds after a gut-wrenching late defeat. That they were not is largely due to the young star, fortune, and the quality of England's bench. While Borthwick plans the route to the championship, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and as a result we can forgive the paucity of the recent display.