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This marks a curious feature of the English team's November perfect record that no new players earned their first cap during the series of matches, something not seen in a quarter of a century. However, Max Ojomoh's display against the Argentine side while earning his second cap seemed to be the breakthrough of a major talent.

Star Performance in Hard-Fought Win

Ojomoh was the key player in what was the team's least convincing outing of the November series. He scored the opening touchdown before setting up the remaining two. His assist for his teammate via a exquisite cross-field kick was the champagne moment of the opening period. Likewise, his quick offload to Henry Slade for the team's third try was equally impressive, capping off a excellent first outing at the home stadium for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of triple threat that all coaches would want from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at fly-half and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this season.

Rapid Ascent and Future Opportunities

Only a little over a week since the head coach could have believed he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the future. However, the highest praise that can be paid to Ojomoh is that the coach might need to think again. He was first called up to an England squad four years ago, but had to wait until the final match of the overseas trip to earn his first cap. Injuries to other players created the opportunity for Ojomoh to begin here, and he undoubtedly will be in contention for a further appearance when England reconvene 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.
• Important Performance: Stepped up when others were unavailable.

Squad Background and Broader Significance

Where might England have been against their opponents without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they had some fortune and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their best player. England showed an inevitable drop-off in energy following a significant victory over New Zealand. Maybe Borthwick ought to have made more changes.

Some perspective is required, however. It is tempting to lambast the side for their failure to bring much urgency into this contest, or for almost throwing away a fixture they were controlling. However, this outcome completes a perfect record of four autumn fixtures for the initial occasion since 2016. 2025 concludes with 11 straight wins after beginning with a defeat. The team is halfway through the four-year tournament plan and the situation 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 global tournament, he understands the core group of the squad he will bring to the host nation. Of course, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are very few current members 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. He seems to have grasped the nettle earlier, preventing the difficult start that affected the squad in the previous cycle.

Depth charts seem like they are for sailors of yesteryear, but managers rely on them and the coach can be happy with his. On another day, England might be nursing their wounds after a heartbreaking late defeat. That they were not owes plenty to the young star, fortune, and the quality of England's substitutes. As Borthwick plans the route to the Six Nations, he has positive momentum after 11 wins in a row, and therefore we can overlook the paucity of the recent display.