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It is a interesting aspect of the English team's autumn perfect record that there were no debutants earned their international debut during the series of matches, a scenario not seen in 25 years. However, Max Ojomoh's display against Argentina while securing his second cap felt like the breakthrough of a major talent.

Standout Performance in Hard-Fought Win

He proved to be the key player in what was the team's least convincing outing of the November series. He finished off the first try before creating the other two. The setup for his teammate via a delightful cross-field kick was the champagne moment of the first half. Likewise, his popped pass to the center for England's third try was equally eye-catching, capping off a fine first outing at Twickenham for the young player.

He has the kind of versatile skillset that all coaches desire from their inside-centre. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at fly-half and at both centre positions for his club this campaign.

Quick Rise and Future Prospects

It is just eight days since the head coach could have believed he had discovered his midfield duo for the future. But, the highest praise that can be paid to the young star is that Borthwick may have to think again. Ojomoh was first called up to an national team previously, but had to bide his time until the final match of the overseas trip to earn his first cap. Fitness issues to teammates created the opportunity for him to start here, and he surely will be in consideration for a third cap when the squad reconvene to begin their Six Nations quest in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play fly-half and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and assisted two.
• Important Performance: Delivered when teammates were unavailable.

Team Context and Wider Implications

How would England have fared against Argentina without him? Certainly they had some fortune and perhaps it is not surprising that he was their best player. England experienced an inevitable drop-off in intensity following a significant victory over New Zealand. Maybe the coach should have made more changes.

A balanced view is required, however. One might be inclined to criticize the side for their inability to bring much urgency into this match, or for almost throwing away a game they were controlling. But, this outcome marks a clean sweep of four autumn fixtures for the first time since 2016. 2025 concludes with 11 straight wins 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 previously.

Squad Depth and Future Planning

The manager appears that, with time remaining from the World Cup, he understands the vast majority of the team he will bring to Australia. Naturally, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are not many existing players of the squad who are not on track for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an advantage because it posed an issue for his predecessor, who found it difficult when it was clear that certain players were not going to play in his strategy. Borthwick seems to have taken action sooner, preventing the torrid start that affected the squad in the past.

Depth charts seem like they are for sailors of the past, but coaches swear by them and the coach can be happy with his. On another day, England might be nursing their wounds after a gut-wrenching late defeat. That they were not owes plenty to the young star, luck, and the quality of England's bench. While the coach plans the route to the championship, he has positive momentum after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can overlook the paucity of this performance.