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This marks a curious feature of the English team's November perfect record that there were no debutants made their first cap during the recent campaign, something not seen in 25 years. However, Max Ojomoh's showing against the Argentine side while securing his second cap felt like the breakthrough of a major talent.

Standout Display in Tight Win

He proved to be the key player in what was the team's least convincing outing of the November series. He finished off the first try before setting up the remaining two. The setup for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a exquisite long pass was the highlight play of the first half. Similarly, his popped pass to Henry Slade for England's final score was equally eye-catching, concluding a fine debut performance 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 featured at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for his club this season.

Rapid Ascent and Future Prospects

It is just a little over a week since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had discovered his midfield duo for the future. However, 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 last game of the summer tour to earn his first cap. Fitness issues to teammates created the opportunity for Ojomoh to begin here, and he surely will be in contention for a further appearance when the squad reconvene to begin their championship quest in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play number ten and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and set up two more.
• Timely Impact: Stepped up when others were injured.

Squad Context and Broader Implications

How would the team have been against their opponents without Ojomoh? Certainly they had some fortune and maybe it is no coincidence that he was their best player. The team experienced an natural decline in energy following a significant victory over New Zealand. Perhaps Borthwick should have made more changes.

A balanced view is required, though. It is tempting to criticize the side for their inability to bring much intensity into this contest, or for nearly losing a game they were dominating. However, this result completes a perfect record of November matches for the first time since 2016. 2025 concludes with 11 straight wins after beginning with a loss. The team is halfway through the four-year tournament plan and the situation look much more positive for Borthwick than they did at this stage.

Player Pool and Future Planning

Borthwick gives the impression that, two years out from the World Cup, he knows the vast majority of the team he will bring to Australia. Of course, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are not many current members of the roster who are not in contention for the upcoming event.

This is an advantage because it was a problem 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 grasped the nettle sooner, avoiding the torrid beginning that plagued the team in the past.

Depth charts sound like they are for sailors of the past, but managers swear by them and Borthwick can be satisfied with his. On another day, the team might be dealing with a loss after a gut-wrenching narrow loss. That they were not is largely due to the young star, fortune, and the quality of the bench. While Borthwick plans the route to the Six Nations, he has positive momentum after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can overlook the paucity of the recent display.