Ojomoh Provides Sparkling Highlight for English Side to Mark Emergence on Big Stage.

This marks a curious feature of England's November perfect record that there were no debutants earned their international debut during the recent campaign, a scenario not seen in 25 years. Yet, Max Ojomoh's display against the Argentine side while earning his second appearance felt like the breakthrough of a major talent.

Star Display in Tight Win

Ojomoh was the key player in what was England's most challenging outing of the autumn. He finished off the first try before setting up the remaining two. The setup for his teammate via a delightful cross-field kick was the highlight play of the opening period. Similarly, his quick offload to Henry Slade for the team's third try was equally eye-catching, concluding a fine debut performance at the home stadium for the 25-year-old.

He has the sort of triple threat that all coaches desire from their midfield player. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has appeared at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for Bath this season.

Rapid Ascent and Future Opportunities

Only eight days since the head coach could have believed he had discovered his centre partnership for the long term. However, the best compliment that can be paid to the young star is that the coach might need to think again. Ojomoh was initially selected to an England squad previously, but had to wait 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 further appearance when England reconvene to start their championship campaign in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play number ten and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Stepped up when others were unavailable.

Squad Context and Wider Implications

Where might England have been against their opponents without Ojomoh? 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 significant victory over New Zealand. Perhaps Borthwick should have made more changes.

Some perspective is needed, however. It is tempting to lambast the side for their inability to inject much urgency into this match, or for almost throwing away a game they were dominating. But, this outcome completes a clean sweep of four autumn fixtures 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 World Cup cycle and things look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

Borthwick gives the impression that, two years out from the global tournament, he knows the core group of the team he will bring to the host nation. Naturally, there will be the odd bolter. 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 posed an issue for his preceding coach, who found it difficult when it was clear that veterans were not going to feature in his plans. Borthwick seems to have grasped the nettle earlier, preventing the torrid beginning that plagued the team in the previous cycle.

Depth charts sound like they belong to sailors of yesteryear, but managers swear by them and Borthwick can be satisfied with his. On another day, England might be nursing their wounds after a heartbreaking narrow loss. That they were not owes plenty to the young star, fortune, and the quality of England's bench. As Borthwick plots a course to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after 11 wins in a row, and as a result we can forgive the paucity of the recent display.