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It is a curious aspect of England's November perfect record that no new players earned their first cap throughout the recent campaign, a scenario not seen in a quarter of a century. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh display against the Argentine side while securing his second appearance seemed to be the arrival of a future star.

Standout Display in Tight Win

He proved to be the star turn in what was England's most challenging performance of the autumn. He scored the opening touchdown before setting up the other two. The setup for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful cross-field kick was the highlight play of the first half. Similarly, his popped pass to the center for England's final score was equally impressive, capping off a excellent debut performance at the home stadium for the 25-year-old.

He has the sort of versatile skillset that all coaches would want from their inside-centre. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has appeared at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this season.

Rapid Ascent and Upcoming Prospects

Only a little over a week since the head coach might have felt he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the long term. But, the best compliment that can be given to Ojomoh is that Borthwick may have to think again. He was first called up to an England squad previously, but had to wait until the last game of the overseas trip to make his debut. Injuries to other players paved the way for Ojomoh to begin here, and he surely will be in contention for a third cap when England reconvene to begin their championship campaign in the new year.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play fly-half and centre.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and set up two more.
• Important Performance: Delivered when teammates were injured.

Squad Background and Wider Implications

How would the team have fared against their opponents without him? Certainly they rode their luck and maybe it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. England experienced an natural decline in intensity following a significant victory over the All Blacks. Perhaps Borthwick ought to have made more changes.

A balanced view is required, though. It is tempting to lambast England for their inability to bring much intensity into this match, or for almost throwing away a game they were controlling. But, this outcome marks a perfect record of November matches for the first time since recent years. The year ends with eleven consecutive victories after starting with a loss. The team is halfway through the four-year tournament plan and the situation look much more positive for the coach than they did at this stage.

Player Pool and Long-Term Strategy

Borthwick appears that, two years out from the World Cup, he knows the vast majority of the squad he will take to the host nation. Naturally, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are not many existing players of the squad who are not on track for the upcoming event.

That represents an benefit because it was a problem for his preceding coach, who struggled when it was clear that certain players were not going to play in his strategy. He seems to have grasped the nettle earlier, preventing the torrid start that plagued the team in the previous cycle.

Player rankings seem like they belong to seafarers of the past, but managers rely on them and Borthwick can be satisfied with his. On another day, England might be nursing their wounds after a gut-wrenching narrow loss. The fact they avoided that owes plenty to the young star, fortune, and the quality of England's substitutes. As the coach plans the route to the championship, he has positive momentum after an unbeaten run, and as a result we can overlook the paucity of this performance.