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This marks a curious aspect of the English team's autumn perfect record that there were no debutants made their first cap during the recent campaign, something not seen in 25 years. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh display against the Argentine side while earning his second cap felt like the breakthrough of a major talent.

Star Display in Hard-Fought Victory

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was England's most challenging performance of the autumn. He scored the opening touchdown before creating the other two. The setup for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful long pass was the highlight play of the first half. Likewise, his quick offload to the center for England's final score was just as impressive, capping off a fine first outing at Twickenham for the young player.

He has the kind of triple threat that every manager desire from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at fly-half and at both centre positions for Bath this season.

Rapid Ascent and Upcoming Opportunities

Only eight days since the head coach might have felt he had discovered his centre partnership for the future. But, the best compliment that can be given to the young star is that Borthwick might need to reconsider. Ojomoh was first called up to an national team four years ago, but had to wait until the final match of the summer tour to earn his first cap. Fitness issues to teammates paved the way for Ojomoh to begin here, and he surely will be in consideration for a further appearance when the squad reconvene to start their championship quest in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play number ten and centre.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Stepped up when teammates were unavailable.

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 standout performer. England showed an natural decline in intensity following a significant victory over New Zealand. Perhaps Borthwick should have made more changes.

Some perspective is required, however. It is tempting to criticize the side for their failure to inject much urgency into this match, or for almost throwing away a fixture they were controlling. But, this result completes a clean sweep of November matches for the first time since recent years. 2025 ends with 11 straight wins after beginning with a defeat. We are midway in the four-year tournament plan and the situation look much more positive for the coach than they did at this stage.

Squad Depth and Future Planning

The manager gives the impression that, two years out from the World Cup, he knows the core group of the team he will take to Australia. Of course, there will be the odd bolter. Yet there are not many existing players of the roster who are not on track for the upcoming event.

This is an advantage because it posed an issue for his predecessor, who struggled when it was clear that veterans were not going to feature in his plans. He seems to have grasped the nettle earlier, avoiding the difficult beginning that affected the squad in the previous cycle.

Depth charts seem like they are for seafarers of yesteryear, but coaches rely on them and Borthwick can be happy with his. Under different circumstances, England might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking narrow loss. The fact they avoided that is largely due to Ojomoh, luck, and the quality of the substitutes. While the coach plots a course to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after 11 wins in a row, and as a result we can overlook the paucity of the recent display.