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It is a curious feature of England's November perfect record that no new players made their first cap throughout the recent campaign, something not seen in a quarter of a century. Yet, the performance of Max Ojomoh showing against the Argentine side while earning his second appearance felt like the arrival of a future star.

Standout Display in Hard-Fought Victory

He proved to be the key player in what was England's most challenging performance of the November series. He finished off the first try before setting up the remaining two. The setup for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful long pass was the highlight play of the opening period. Likewise, his popped pass to the center for the team's third try was equally eye-catching, capping off a fine debut performance at the home stadium for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of versatile skillset that all coaches would want from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has featured at fly-half and at both centre positions for his club this season.

Rapid Ascent and Future Prospects

Only eight days since Steve Borthwick could have believed he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the future. But, the best compliment that can be paid to Ojomoh is that Borthwick may have to reconsider. He was initially selected to an England squad previously, but had to bide his time until the final match of the overseas trip to make his debut. Fitness issues to other players paved the way for him to begin here, and he surely will be in consideration for a third cap when England regroup to start their Six Nations campaign in the new year.

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

Squad Context and Wider Implications

Where might England have been against Argentina without him? 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 should have made more changes.

Some perspective is required, however. One might be inclined to criticize the side for their failure to bring much urgency into this contest, or for almost throwing away a game they were dominating. But, this outcome completes a clean sweep of four autumn fixtures for the initial occasion since recent years. The year ends with eleven consecutive victories after beginning with a defeat. We are midway in the World Cup cycle and things look much more positive for the coach than they did at this stage.

Player Pool and Future Planning

The manager appears that, with time remaining from the global tournament, he knows the vast majority of the team he will take to Australia. Of course, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are not many current members of the squad who are not on track for the upcoming event.

That represents 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 strategy. Borthwick seems to have grasped the nettle sooner, avoiding the torrid beginning that affected the team in the previous cycle.

Depth charts sound like they belong to seafarers of yesteryear, but managers swear by them and the coach can be satisfied with his. On another day, England might be nursing their wounds after a heartbreaking narrow loss. That they were not is largely due to Ojomoh, fortune, and the quality of England's substitutes. While the coach plots a course to the championship, he has positive momentum after 11 wins in a row, and therefore we can overlook the paucity of the recent display.