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It is a interesting aspect of the English team's autumn perfect record that there were no debutants earned their international debut throughout the series of matches, something not seen in a quarter of a century. Yet, Max Ojomoh's display against Argentina while securing his second cap seemed to be the arrival of a future star.

Standout Performance in Tight Victory

He proved to be the star turn in what was England's least convincing outing of the autumn. He scored the opening touchdown before creating the other two. His assist for his teammate via a exquisite cross-field kick was the highlight play of the first half. Likewise, his popped pass to the center for England's final score was just as impressive, concluding a fine first outing at Twickenham for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of versatile skillset that every manager would want from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has featured at fly-half and at both centre positions for Bath this campaign.

Rapid Ascent and Future Prospects

Only a little over a week since the head coach could have believed he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the long term. However, the best compliment that can be paid to Ojomoh is that Borthwick might need to reconsider. Ojomoh was initially selected to an England squad four years ago, but had to bide his time until the last game of the summer tour to make his debut. Fitness issues to other players created the opportunity for him to start here, and he surely will be in contention for a further appearance when the squad reconvene to begin their Six Nations campaign in the new year.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play number ten and centre.
• 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 the team have been against Argentina without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they had some fortune and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. England experienced an inevitable drop-off in intensity following a major win over the All Blacks. Maybe the coach ought to have freshened things up.

Some perspective is required, though. It is tempting to criticize England for their inability to bring much intensity into this contest, or for almost throwing away a game they were controlling. However, this outcome marks a perfect record of November matches for the initial occasion since 2016. 2025 concludes with 11 straight wins after beginning with a defeat. The team is midway in the four-year tournament plan and the situation look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Future Planning

Borthwick appears that, with time remaining from the World Cup, he knows the vast majority of the squad he will bring to the host nation. Of course, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are very few existing players of the squad who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an benefit because it posed an issue for his predecessor, who struggled when it was clear that veterans were not going to play in his strategy. He seems to have taken action sooner, avoiding the torrid beginning that plagued the squad in the past.

Depth charts seem like they belong to sailors of yesteryear, but coaches swear by them and Borthwick can be satisfied with his. On another day, England 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 strength of the bench. As Borthwick plans the route to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can forgive the paucity of the recent display.