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It is a curious aspect of the English team's November perfect record that no new players made their international debut throughout the recent campaign, something not seen in a quarter of a century. Yet, the performance of Max Ojomoh display against the Argentine side while securing his second cap felt like the breakthrough of a major talent.

Standout Performance in Tight Win

He proved to be the star turn in what was England's most challenging performance of the November series. He finished off the first try before setting up the other two. His assist for his teammate via a delightful cross-field kick was the highlight play of the first half. Likewise, his quick offload to the center for England's third try was equally eye-catching, concluding a excellent first outing at the home stadium for the 25-year-old.

He has the sort of triple threat that every manager desire from their inside-centre. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at number ten and at both centre positions for his club this season.

Rapid Rise and Upcoming Prospects

Only eight days since the head coach could have believed he had discovered his centre partnership for the long term. But, the highest praise that can be given to Ojomoh is that the coach might need to think again. He was initially selected 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 other players created the opportunity for Ojomoh to start here, and he undoubtedly will be in contention for a third cap when the squad regroup to start their Six Nations campaign in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Excels at number ten and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and set up two more.
• Important Performance: Stepped up when others were unavailable.

Squad Background and Wider Significance

Where might England have fared against Argentina without him? Certainly they rode their luck and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their best player. England showed an inevitable drop-off in intensity following a major win over New Zealand. Perhaps Borthwick should have freshened things up.

Some perspective is needed, however. It is tempting to lambast the side for their inability to inject much intensity into this contest, or for almost throwing away a game they were dominating. But, this result completes a clean sweep of November matches for the first time since 2016. The year ends with eleven consecutive victories after starting with a defeat. We are halfway through the four-year tournament plan and things look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Future Planning

Borthwick gives the impression that, with time remaining from the World Cup, he understands the core group of the squad he will bring to the host nation. Naturally, there will be the odd bolter. Yet there are very few current members of the squad who are not on track for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an advantage because it was a problem for his predecessor, who struggled when it became apparent that veterans were not going to feature in his plans. He seems to have taken action sooner, avoiding the torrid start that affected the squad in the previous cycle.

Player rankings seem like they are for sailors of yesteryear, but coaches swear by them and the coach can be satisfied with his. Under different circumstances, the team might be dealing with a loss after a gut-wrenching late defeat. The fact they avoided that owes plenty to the young star, luck, and the quality of the bench. As the coach plans the route to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after 11 wins in a row, and therefore we can overlook the lack of quality of this performance.