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It is a interesting feature of England's November perfect record that no new players made their international debut throughout the recent campaign, a scenario not seen in a quarter of a century. However, Max Ojomoh's display against Argentina while earning his second cap felt like the breakthrough of a major talent.

Star Display in Hard-Fought Win

He proved to be the star turn in what was England's least convincing outing of the November series. He scored the opening touchdown before setting up the other two. His assist for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful cross-field kick was the champagne moment of the opening period. Likewise, his popped pass to the center for the team's final score was equally eye-catching, capping off a excellent first outing at Twickenham for the young player.

He has the kind of versatile skillset that every manager desire 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 campaign.

Quick Ascent and Upcoming Prospects

Only a little over a week since Steve Borthwick could have believed he had finally unearthed his centre partnership for the future. But, the highest praise that can be given to the young star is that Borthwick might need to reconsider. He was initially selected to an England squad previously, but had to wait until the final match of the summer tour to earn his first cap. Fitness issues to other players created the opportunity for Ojomoh to start here, and he surely will be in consideration for a third cap when England reconvene to begin their Six Nations quest in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Excels at number ten and centre.
• Key Contributions: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Stepped up when others were unavailable.

Team Context and Wider Significance

Where might the team have fared against Argentina without Ojomoh? 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 significant victory over the All Blacks. Maybe the coach ought to have made more changes.

A balanced view is required, though. It is tempting to lambast the side for their failure to bring much intensity into this contest, or for nearly losing a game they were controlling. However, this outcome completes a clean sweep of four autumn fixtures for the first time since 2016. 2025 ends 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.

Squad Depth and Future Planning

Borthwick appears that, two years out from the World Cup, he knows the core group of the squad he will bring to the host nation. Of course, there will be the odd bolter. But there are not many current members of the squad who are not on track for the upcoming event.

This is an benefit because it posed an issue for his preceding coach, who found it difficult when it became apparent that veterans were not going to play in his strategy. He seems to have taken action sooner, avoiding the difficult start that plagued the team in the past.

Player rankings sound like they belong to sailors of the past, but coaches rely on them and Borthwick can be happy with his. Under different circumstances, 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 the bench. While the coach plots a course to the championship, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can overlook the lack of quality of this performance.