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It is a curious aspect of the English team's November clean sweep that there were no debutants made their international debut throughout the series of matches, something not seen in a quarter of a century. Yet, the performance of Max Ojomoh showing against Argentina while earning his second cap seemed to be the breakthrough of a major talent.

Star Display in Tight Win

He proved to be the key player in what was England's most challenging performance of the autumn. He scored the opening touchdown before creating the remaining two. His assist for his teammate via a delightful long pass was the highlight play of the first half. Similarly, his quick offload to Henry Slade for the team's final score was just as impressive, concluding a excellent first outing at Twickenham for the young player.

He has the kind of triple threat that all coaches desire from their midfield player. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has appeared at number ten and at both centre positions for Bath this season.

Rapid Ascent and Future Opportunities

Only eight days since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the future. However, the highest praise that can be given to the young star is that the coach 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 make his debut. Fitness issues to other players created the opportunity for Ojomoh to start here, and he surely will be in contention for a further appearance when the squad reconvene to begin their championship campaign in the coming months.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play fly-half and centre.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Delivered when teammates were unavailable.

Team Context and Wider Implications

How would England have been against their opponents without him? Undoubtedly they had some fortune and maybe it is not surprising that he was their best player. England showed an inevitable drop-off in energy following a major win over New Zealand. Maybe Borthwick should have made more changes.

Some perspective is needed, though. One might be inclined to lambast the side for their inability to bring much intensity into this contest, or for nearly losing a fixture they were dominating. However, this outcome completes a clean sweep of four autumn fixtures for the first time since 2016. The year ends with 11 straight wins after beginning with a defeat. The team is halfway through the four-year tournament plan and things look considerably rosier for Borthwick 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 team he will take to the host nation. Naturally, there will be the odd bolter. But there are very few existing players of the squad who are not on track for the upcoming event.

This is 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 plans. Borthwick seems to have taken action sooner, preventing the torrid beginning that plagued the squad in the previous cycle.

Depth charts seem like they are for seafarers of yesteryear, but managers rely on them and the coach can be satisfied with his. Under different circumstances, England might be nursing their wounds after a heartbreaking late defeat. That they were not owes plenty to Ojomoh, fortune, and the strength of the bench. While Borthwick plots a course to the Six Nations, he has positive momentum after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can overlook the paucity of this performance.