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It is a interesting feature of the English team's autumn perfect record that there were no debutants earned their first cap during the series of matches, a scenario not seen in 25 years. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh showing against the Argentine side while earning his second appearance seemed to be the arrival of a future star.

Standout Display in Tight Victory

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was the team's least convincing outing of the November series. He scored the first try before creating the remaining two. His assist for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful long pass was the champagne moment of the opening period. Similarly, his popped pass to Henry Slade for England's final score was just as eye-catching, capping off a excellent first outing 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 fly-half and at multiple midfield roles for his club this season.

Rapid Ascent and Future Prospects

Only a little over a week since the head coach could have believed he had discovered his centre partnership for the future. However, the best compliment that can be given to the young star is that Borthwick may have to reconsider. He was initially selected to an England squad four years ago, but had to wait until the last game of the summer tour to make his debut. Injuries to teammates created the opportunity for Ojomoh to start here, and he undoubtedly will be in consideration for a third cap when the squad regroup to begin their Six Nations campaign in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play fly-half and centre.
• Crucial Input: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Important Performance: Delivered when others were unavailable.

Team Context and Broader Implications

Where might England have fared against Argentina without him? Certainly they rode their luck and maybe it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. The team experienced an inevitable drop-off in energy following a major win over the All Blacks. Perhaps the coach ought to have made more changes.

A balanced view is needed, however. One might be inclined to criticize the side for their inability to bring much intensity into this contest, or for nearly losing a fixture they were dominating. But, this outcome completes a perfect record of November matches for the initial occasion since 2016. 2025 concludes with 11 straight wins after starting 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.

Player Pool and Long-Term Strategy

Borthwick appears that, two years out from the global tournament, he understands the vast majority of the team he will take to Australia. Naturally, there will be the odd bolter. But there are very few existing players of the roster who are not on track for the upcoming event.

This is an advantage because it posed an issue for his predecessor, 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, avoiding the difficult beginning that plagued the team in the past.

Player rankings sound like they are for seafarers of yesteryear, but managers rely on them and the coach can be happy with his. Under different circumstances, England might be nursing their wounds after a heartbreaking late defeat. The fact they avoided that owes plenty to the young star, fortune, and the strength of the bench. As the coach plots a course to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can overlook the paucity of this performance.