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It is a interesting feature of England's autumn clean sweep that there were no debutants earned their first cap during the series of matches, something not seen in a quarter of a century. Yet, the performance of Max Ojomoh showing against Argentina while earning his second appearance seemed to be the breakthrough of a future star.

Star Performance in Hard-Fought Win

He proved to be the key player in what was the team's least convincing performance of the November series. He finished off the first try before setting up the remaining two. His assist for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful long pass was the champagne moment of the opening period. Likewise, his quick offload to the center for England's final score was equally eye-catching, concluding a fine debut performance at the home stadium for the young player.

He has the sort of triple threat that all coaches desire from their inside-centre. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has appeared at fly-half and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this campaign.

Quick Ascent and Upcoming Prospects

Only a little over a week since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the future. However, the best compliment that can be paid to the young star is that Borthwick may have to think again. He was first called up to an national team four years ago, but had to wait until the last game of the overseas trip to make his debut. Fitness issues to teammates created the opportunity for Ojomoh to begin here, and he surely will be in contention for a third cap when the squad regroup to start their championship campaign in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play number ten and centre.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and set up two more.
• Timely Impact: Stepped up when teammates were injured.

Squad Background and Broader Significance

Where might the team have been against Argentina without Ojomoh? Certainly they rode their luck and maybe it is no coincidence that he was their best player. The team showed an natural decline in energy following a significant victory over the All Blacks. Maybe the coach ought to have freshened things up.

A balanced view is required, however. One might be inclined to criticize the side for their inability to bring much urgency into this match, or for almost throwing away a game they were dominating. However, this result completes a perfect record of four autumn fixtures for the first time since recent years. 2025 ends with 11 straight wins after beginning with a loss. We are midway in the four-year tournament plan and things look considerably rosier for the coach than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

The manager gives the impression that, two years out from the global tournament, he understands the core group of the team he will bring to Australia. Of course, there will be the surprise inclusion. But there are not many current members of the squad who are not on track for the 2027 tournament.

This is an benefit because it was a problem for his predecessor, who struggled when it became apparent that veterans were not going to play in his strategy. He seems to have grasped the nettle sooner, avoiding the difficult start that plagued the team in the past.

Depth charts sound like they belong to seafarers of yesteryear, but coaches rely on them and Borthwick can be satisfied with his. Under different circumstances, the team might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking late defeat. The fact they avoided that owes plenty to the young star, luck, and the quality of the substitutes. While the coach plots a course 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.