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It is a interesting feature of England's November clean sweep that no new players made their first cap throughout the recent campaign, a scenario not seen in 25 years. Yet, Max Ojomoh's showing against Argentina while earning his second cap seemed to be the arrival of a major talent.

Star Performance in Hard-Fought Win

He proved to be the key player in what was the team's most challenging outing of the November series. He scored the first try before creating the other two. His assist for his teammate via a exquisite cross-field kick was the highlight play of the opening period. Similarly, 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 25-year-old.

Ojomoh possesses the sort of versatile skillset that all coaches would want from their inside-centre. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at number ten and at both centre positions for his club this season.

Quick Rise and Upcoming Opportunities

Only a little over a week since the head coach might have felt he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the future. But, the highest praise that can be paid to Ojomoh is that Borthwick might need to think again. Ojomoh was initially selected to an England squad previously, but had to bide his time until the last game of the summer tour to make his debut. Fitness issues to teammates created the opportunity for him to begin here, and he surely will be in consideration for a third cap when England regroup to begin their Six Nations quest in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: Excels at number ten and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Stepped up when others were injured.

Squad Background and Wider Significance

Where might England have fared against Argentina without him? Undoubtedly they rode their luck and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. The team experienced an inevitable drop-off in energy following a significant victory over New Zealand. Maybe Borthwick should have freshened things up.

A balanced view is needed, however. It is tempting to criticize England for their failure to bring much intensity into this contest, or for almost throwing away a fixture they were dominating. But, this outcome marks a clean sweep of November matches for the first time since 2016. The year concludes with eleven consecutive victories after starting with a loss. We are midway in the four-year tournament plan and the situation look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did at this stage.

Squad Depth and Future Planning

Borthwick gives the impression that, two years out from the global tournament, he understands the vast majority of the squad he will take to the host nation. Of course, there will be the odd bolter. Yet there are not many existing players of the roster who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an advantage because it was a problem for his predecessor, 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 difficult beginning that affected the team in the past.

Depth charts sound like they are for seafarers of the past, but managers rely on them and Borthwick can be satisfied with his. Under different circumstances, the team might be nursing their wounds after a gut-wrenching late defeat. That they were not owes plenty to Ojomoh, fortune, and the strength of England's bench. While the coach plans the route 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.