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It is a interesting aspect of the English team's November clean sweep that there were no debutants earned their international debut during the series of matches, something not seen in 25 years. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh display against Argentina while earning his second appearance seemed to be the breakthrough of a future star.

Star Performance in Hard-Fought Win

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was the team's least convincing outing of the November series. He scored the opening touchdown before setting up the other two. His assist for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a exquisite cross-field kick was the highlight play of the opening period. Likewise, his popped pass to Henry Slade for the team's final score was just as eye-catching, concluding a excellent first outing at the home stadium for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of triple threat that all coaches desire from their inside-centre. He can run, kick and pass, and he has featured at number ten and at both centre positions for his club this season.

Quick Ascent and Future Prospects

It is just eight days since Steve Borthwick could have believed he had discovered his centre partnership for the long term. However, the best compliment that can be given to Ojomoh is that the coach might need to think again. Ojomoh was initially selected to an national team previously, but had to bide his time until the final match of the overseas trip to make his debut. Fitness issues to teammates created the opportunity for him to start here, and he surely will be in contention for a third cap when England regroup to start their championship quest in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play fly-half and midfield.
• Key Contributions: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Important Performance: Delivered when teammates were unavailable.

Team Context and Wider Implications

How would the team have been against Argentina without Ojomoh? Certainly they had some fortune and maybe it is no coincidence that he was their best player. England showed an natural decline in energy following a significant victory over the All Blacks. Maybe the coach should have freshened things up.

A balanced view is needed, however. It is tempting to criticize the side for their inability to bring much urgency into this contest, or for almost throwing away a game they were dominating. But, this result completes a perfect record of four autumn fixtures for the first time since 2016. 2025 concludes with eleven consecutive victories after beginning with a defeat. The team is halfway through the World Cup cycle and the situation look considerably rosier for the coach than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

Borthwick gives the impression that, two years out from the global tournament, he understands the vast majority of the team he will bring to Australia. Of course, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are not many existing players of the squad who are not on track for the upcoming event.

This is an benefit because it was a problem for his predecessor, who struggled when it was clear that veterans were not going to play in his strategy. He seems to have grasped the nettle earlier, preventing the torrid beginning that plagued the squad in the past.

Depth charts sound like they are for seafarers of the past, but coaches swear by them and the coach can be happy with his. Under different circumstances, England might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking narrow loss. The fact they avoided that owes plenty to Ojomoh, fortune, and the strength of the substitutes. While Borthwick plots a course to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can overlook the paucity of this performance.