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This marks a curious aspect of the English team's autumn clean sweep that there were no debutants earned 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 securing his second appearance seemed to be the breakthrough of a major talent.

Standout Display in Tight Victory

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was the team's least convincing performance of the autumn. He finished off the first try before setting up the remaining two. The setup for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful cross-field kick was the champagne moment of the opening period. Likewise, his quick offload to Henry Slade for the team's third try was just as eye-catching, capping off a fine debut performance at Twickenham for the 25-year-old.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of triple threat that all coaches would want from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at number ten and at both centre positions for his club this season.

Rapid 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 paid to the young star is that the coach might need to think again. Ojomoh 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 other players created the opportunity for Ojomoh to start 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.

• Multiple Abilities: Excels at number ten and centre.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and set up two more.
• Important Performance: Delivered when teammates were injured.

Team Context and Wider Implications

Where might England have fared against their opponents without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they rode their luck and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their best player. The team showed an inevitable drop-off in intensity following a major win over the All Blacks. Maybe the coach ought to have freshened things up.

A balanced view is required, however. It is tempting to lambast England for their inability to bring much urgency into this match, or for nearly losing a fixture they were controlling. But, this outcome marks a clean sweep of four autumn fixtures for the initial occasion since recent years. 2025 ends with eleven consecutive victories after beginning with a loss. We are midway in the four-year tournament plan and things look considerably rosier for the coach than they did previously.

Player Pool and Future Planning

The manager appears that, two years out from the World Cup, 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 current members of the roster who are not in contention for the upcoming event.

That represents an advantage because it posed an issue for his preceding coach, who found it difficult when it was clear that veterans were not going to play in his plans. He seems to have grasped the nettle sooner, preventing the torrid start that affected the squad in the previous cycle.

Player rankings seem like they are for sailors of the past, but managers swear by them and the coach can be satisfied with his. On another day, England might be nursing their wounds after a heartbreaking narrow loss. That they were not is largely due to the young star, luck, and the quality of the bench. While the coach plans the route to the championship, he has positive momentum after 11 wins in a row, and as a result we can forgive the paucity of the recent display.