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It is a interesting feature of England's autumn perfect record that no new players made their first cap throughout the series of matches, something not seen in 25 years. Yet, Max Ojomoh's showing against the Argentine side while earning his second cap felt like the arrival of a future star.

Star Display in Tight Victory

He proved to be the key player in what was the team's least convincing outing of the autumn. He scored 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. Similarly, his quick offload to Henry Slade for England's final score was just as eye-catching, concluding a excellent debut performance at the home stadium for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the sort of versatile skillset that all coaches desire from their inside-centre. He can run, kick and pass, and he has featured at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this campaign.

Quick Rise and Upcoming 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. However, the highest praise that can be given to the young star is that Borthwick might need to reconsider. Ojomoh was first called up to an national team previously, but had to wait until the final match of the overseas trip to make his debut. Injuries to other players paved the way for Ojomoh to start here, and he surely will be in consideration for a further appearance when the squad regroup to start their championship campaign in the new year.

• Versatile Skillset: Excels at fly-half and midfield.
• Key Contributions: Notched a touchdown and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Delivered when others were unavailable.

Squad Context and Wider Significance

How would England have been against Argentina without him? Certainly they had some fortune and maybe it is no coincidence that he was their best player. The team experienced an natural decline in intensity following a significant victory over New Zealand. Maybe Borthwick ought to have made more changes.

Some perspective is required, though. It is tempting to criticize the side for their inability to bring much intensity into this match, or for nearly losing a game they were controlling. But, this outcome completes a perfect record of November matches for the first time since recent years. The year ends with 11 straight wins after beginning with a defeat. The team is halfway through the four-year tournament plan and things look much more positive for Borthwick than they did at this stage.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

The manager appears that, two years out from the World Cup, he understands the core group of the team he will bring to the host nation. Of course, there will be the odd bolter. Yet there are very few existing players of the roster who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament.

This is an advantage because it was a problem for his preceding coach, who struggled when it became apparent that certain players were not going to play in his strategy. He seems to have taken action earlier, avoiding the difficult beginning that affected the team in the past.

Depth charts seem like they are for sailors of the past, but managers rely on them and Borthwick can be happy with his. On another day, the team might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking narrow loss. The fact they avoided that is largely due to the young star, luck, and the strength of the substitutes. While the coach plots a course to the Six Nations, he has positive momentum after 11 wins in a row, and as a result we can overlook the paucity of the recent display.