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It is a interesting feature of England's November perfect record that no new players earned their international debut during 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 seemed to be the arrival of a major talent.

Star Performance in Hard-Fought Win

Ojomoh was the key player in what was England's least convincing performance of the autumn. He finished off the opening touchdown before setting up the remaining two. His assist for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a exquisite cross-field kick was the highlight play of the opening period. Similarly, his quick offload to Henry Slade for the team's third try was just as eye-catching, concluding a excellent first outing at Twickenham for the young player.

He has the kind of triple threat that every manager would want from their inside-centre. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this season.

Rapid Rise and Upcoming Opportunities

Only a little over a week since the head coach could have believed he had discovered his midfield duo for the future. But, the best compliment that can be paid to the young star is that Borthwick may have to reconsider. Ojomoh was first called up to an national team previously, but had to wait until the final match of the summer tour to make his debut. Fitness issues to teammates paved the way for him to start here, and he undoubtedly will be in contention for a third cap when the squad reconvene to begin their championship campaign in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play fly-half and midfield.
• Key Contributions: Scored one try and set up two more.
• Timely Impact: Stepped up when teammates were unavailable.

Team Context and Wider Significance

How would England have fared against Argentina without him? Undoubtedly they had some fortune and maybe it is not surprising that he was their standout performer. The team experienced an natural decline in energy following a significant victory over New Zealand. Perhaps the coach ought to have freshened things up.

A balanced view is needed, though. One might be inclined to lambast the side for their failure to inject much intensity into this match, or for nearly losing a game they were controlling. However, this result marks a perfect record of four autumn fixtures for the first time since 2016. The year ends with 11 straight wins after starting with a defeat. The team is halfway through the four-year tournament plan and things look much more positive for Borthwick than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Future Planning

Borthwick gives the impression that, with time remaining from the global tournament, he knows the core group of the team he will take to the host nation. Of course, there will be the odd bolter. But there are very few existing players of the roster who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an benefit because it was a problem for his preceding coach, 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, avoiding the torrid beginning that plagued the team in the past.

Depth charts sound like they are for sailors of yesteryear, but coaches swear by them and the coach can be happy with his. On another day, England might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking narrow loss. That they were not owes plenty to Ojomoh, luck, and the strength of England's bench. As the coach plots a course to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after 11 wins in a row, and as a result we can forgive the paucity of the recent display.