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This marks a interesting aspect of the English team's autumn clean sweep that no new players earned their first cap during the series of matches, something not seen in 25 years. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh display against the Argentine side while earning his second appearance seemed to be the breakthrough of a future star.

Standout Display in Hard-Fought Win

He proved to be the star turn in what was the team's least convincing outing of the autumn. He finished off the first try before creating the remaining two. The setup for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a exquisite cross-field kick was the highlight play of the opening period. Similarly, his popped pass to Henry Slade for England's third try was equally impressive, capping off a excellent debut performance at Twickenham for the 25-year-old.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of triple threat that all coaches desire from their inside-centre. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has appeared at fly-half and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this campaign.

Quick Ascent and Future Opportunities

Only a little over a week since Steve Borthwick could have believed he had discovered his centre partnership for the future. However, the highest praise that can be paid to Ojomoh is that Borthwick might need to think again. He was initially selected to an England squad previously, but had to wait until the final match of the summer tour to make his debut. Fitness issues to teammates created the opportunity for Ojomoh to start here, and he surely will be in consideration for a further appearance when the squad regroup to begin their championship quest in the coming months.

• Multiple Abilities: Excels at fly-half and centre.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Important Performance: Delivered when others were unavailable.

Team Context and Wider Significance

How would the team have fared against Argentina without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they had some fortune and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their best player. England showed an natural decline in energy following a major win over New Zealand. Maybe Borthwick should have freshened things up.

Some perspective is required, however. One might be inclined to lambast the side for their failure to inject much urgency into this contest, or for nearly losing a fixture they were dominating. But, this outcome marks a clean sweep of November matches for the first time since recent years. The year concludes with 11 straight wins after beginning with a loss. We are halfway through the World Cup cycle and the situation look much more positive for the coach than they did at this stage.

Player Pool and Future Planning

The manager appears that, with time remaining from the World Cup, he understands the vast majority of the squad he will take to Australia. Of course, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are not many current members of the squad who are not in contention for the upcoming event.

This is an benefit because it posed an issue for his preceding coach, who struggled when it was clear that veterans were not going to feature in his plans. Borthwick seems to have taken action sooner, preventing the torrid start that plagued the squad in the previous cycle.

Player rankings sound like they are for sailors of the past, but managers rely on them and the coach can be satisfied with his. On another day, the team might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking late defeat. That they were not is largely due to the young star, fortune, and the strength of England's substitutes. As the coach plots a course to the championship, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and as a result we can forgive the paucity of this performance.