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It is a interesting feature of England's November clean sweep that there were no debutants earned their international debut throughout the recent campaign, something not seen in a quarter of a century. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh showing against Argentina while earning his second cap seemed to be the breakthrough of a major talent.

Star Display in Tight Victory

Ojomoh was the key player in what was the team's least convincing outing of the autumn. He finished off the opening touchdown before setting up the other two. His assist for his teammate via a delightful long pass was the champagne moment of the first half. Similarly, his popped pass to Henry Slade for the team's final score was just as eye-catching, capping off a excellent first outing at the home stadium for the young player.

He has the kind of triple threat that every manager desire from their midfield player. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has featured at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this season.

Quick Rise and Upcoming Prospects

Only a little over a week since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had finally unearthed his centre partnership for the long term. However, the best compliment that can be paid to Ojomoh is that Borthwick may have to think again. Ojomoh was first called up to an England squad previously, but had to bide his time until the last game of the overseas trip to make his debut. Fitness issues to teammates created the opportunity for him to begin here, and he undoubtedly will be in consideration for a further appearance when England reconvene to begin their Six Nations quest in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: Excels at number ten and centre.
• Key Contributions: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Important Performance: Stepped up when others were unavailable.

Team Background and Broader Implications

How would the team have been against their opponents without him? Certainly they rode their luck and perhaps it is not surprising that he was their best player. England showed an natural decline in intensity following a significant victory over New Zealand. Perhaps Borthwick should have freshened things up.

A balanced view is required, though. One might be inclined to criticize the side for their failure to bring much urgency into this contest, or for nearly losing a game they were controlling. However, this result completes a perfect record of November matches for the initial occasion since recent years. The year ends with eleven consecutive victories after beginning with a loss. We are halfway through the four-year tournament plan and things look considerably rosier for the coach than they did at this stage.

Player Pool and Long-Term Strategy

Borthwick gives the impression that, two years out from the World Cup, he knows the core group of the squad he will take to the host nation. Naturally, there will be the odd bolter. Yet there are not many existing players of the roster who are not in contention for the upcoming event.

This is an benefit because it posed an issue for his preceding coach, who struggled when it became apparent that veterans were not going to play in his strategy. Borthwick seems to have taken action sooner, preventing the torrid beginning that plagued the squad in the past.

Player rankings seem like they are for seafarers of the past, but coaches swear by them and the coach can be happy with his. On another day, the team might be dealing with a loss after a gut-wrenching late defeat. That they were not is largely due to Ojomoh, fortune, and the quality of England's substitutes. As Borthwick plots a course to the championship, he has positive momentum after 11 wins in a row, and as a result we can overlook the paucity of the recent display.