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It is a curious feature of England's autumn clean sweep that no new players earned their international debut during the recent campaign, a scenario not seen in 25 years. However, Max Ojomoh's display against the Argentine side while earning his second appearance seemed to be the breakthrough of a major talent.

Star Display in Hard-Fought Victory

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was England's most challenging performance of the November series. He scored the opening touchdown before creating the other two. The setup for his teammate via a delightful long pass was the champagne moment of the opening period. Likewise, his popped pass to the center for England's third try was just as impressive, concluding a fine debut performance at the home stadium for the 25-year-old.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of versatile skillset that every manager desire from their midfield player. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has featured at number ten and at both centre positions for Bath this season.

Rapid Rise and Upcoming Prospects

It is just eight days since the head coach might have felt he had finally unearthed his centre partnership for the future. But, the best compliment that can be given to the young star is that the coach may have to reconsider. Ojomoh was first called up to an England squad four years ago, but had to wait until the final match of the summer tour to make his debut. Injuries to other players created the opportunity for Ojomoh to start here, and he undoubtedly will be in consideration for a further appearance when the squad regroup to start their championship campaign in the new year.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play number ten and midfield.
• Key Contributions: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Stepped up when others were injured.

Team Context and Wider Significance

Where might England have fared against their opponents without him? Certainly they rode their luck and maybe it is not surprising that he was their standout performer. England experienced an natural decline in intensity following a significant victory over New Zealand. Perhaps the coach should have freshened things up.

Some perspective is required, however. One might be inclined to lambast the side for their inability to inject much urgency into this match, or for almost throwing away a game they were dominating. However, this result marks a clean sweep of four autumn fixtures for the first time since recent years. The year concludes with 11 straight wins after beginning with a loss. We are halfway through the four-year tournament plan and things look much more positive for Borthwick than they did at this stage.

Player Pool and Long-Term Strategy

Borthwick appears that, two years out from the World Cup, he understands 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 current members of the roster who are not on track for the 2027 tournament.

This is an advantage 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 plans. He seems to have taken action sooner, avoiding the torrid start that plagued the team in the past.

Player rankings seem like they belong to 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 is largely due to the young star, luck, and the quality of England's substitutes. As Borthwick plots a course to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after 11 wins in a row, and therefore we can forgive the paucity of the recent display.