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It is a curious feature of England's autumn clean sweep that no new players earned their international debut during the series of matches, something not seen in a quarter of a century. Yet, the performance of Max Ojomoh showing against the Argentine side while securing his second cap seemed to be the breakthrough of a major talent.

Standout Performance in Hard-Fought Win

He proved to be the star turn in what was the team's least convincing 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 champagne moment of the opening period. Likewise, his popped pass to the center for the team's third try was just as eye-catching, capping off a fine first outing at the home stadium for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of versatile skillset that all coaches desire from their inside-centre. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has appeared at number ten and at both centre positions for his club this season.

Quick Rise and Future Opportunities

It is just a little over a week since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the long term. But, the best compliment that can be given to Ojomoh is that the coach may have to think again. Ojomoh was first called up to an national team four years ago, but had to wait until the last game of the summer tour to earn his first cap. Injuries to teammates created the opportunity for him to start here, and he undoubtedly will be in contention for a third cap when England reconvene to start their Six Nations campaign in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play number ten and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and assisted two.
• Important Performance: Delivered when teammates were unavailable.

Squad Background and Wider Significance

Where might England have been against Argentina without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they rode their luck and maybe it is not surprising that he was their standout performer. The team showed an natural decline in intensity following a major win over New Zealand. Perhaps Borthwick ought to have made more changes.

A balanced view is needed, however. It is tempting to criticize the side for their inability to inject much intensity into this contest, or for nearly losing a fixture they were dominating. But, this outcome completes a clean sweep of November matches for the initial occasion since recent years. The year ends with eleven consecutive victories after beginning with a defeat. The team is halfway through the World Cup cycle and things look considerably rosier for the coach than they did at this stage.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

The manager appears that, with time remaining from the global tournament, he knows the core group of the team he will bring to Australia. Naturally, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are very few existing players of the roster 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 was clear that veterans were not going to feature in his plans. He seems to have grasped the nettle earlier, preventing the torrid beginning that plagued the team in the past.

Depth charts sound like they are for seafarers of the past, but coaches swear by them and the coach can be satisfied with his. Under different circumstances, England might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking late defeat. The fact they avoided that is largely due to Ojomoh, fortune, and the strength of the bench. While the coach plans the route to the championship, he has positive momentum after an unbeaten run, and as a result we can forgive the paucity of the recent display.