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It is a curious feature of the English team's November clean sweep that no new players made their international debut throughout the series of matches, something not seen in 25 years. Yet, Max Ojomoh's showing against the Argentine side while securing his second cap felt like the breakthrough of a major talent.

Standout Performance in Hard-Fought Victory

Ojomoh was the key player in what was England's most challenging outing of the November series. He finished off the first try before setting up the remaining two. His assist for his teammate via a exquisite cross-field kick was the champagne moment of the opening period. Similarly, his quick offload to the center for England's final score was equally impressive, concluding a excellent first outing at Twickenham for the 25-year-old.

He has the sort of versatile skillset that all coaches would want from their inside-centre. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has featured at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for his club this season.

Quick Ascent and Future Opportunities

It is just eight days 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 the young star is that Borthwick may have to think again. Ojomoh was first called up to an national team four years ago, but had to wait until the last game of the summer tour to earn his first cap. Fitness issues to other players created the opportunity for him to begin here, and he surely will be in contention for a third cap when England regroup to begin their Six Nations quest in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play number ten and centre.
• Key Contributions: Scored one try and set up two more.
• Important Performance: Delivered when others were unavailable.

Squad Context and Wider Significance

Where might the team have fared against their opponents without him? Certainly they rode their luck and maybe it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. The team showed an natural decline in energy following a major win over the All Blacks. Perhaps Borthwick ought to have freshened things up.

A balanced view is required, though. It is tempting to criticize England for their inability to bring much intensity into this match, or for almost throwing away a game they were controlling. But, this outcome completes a clean sweep of November matches for the first time since 2016. 2025 concludes with eleven consecutive victories after starting with a loss. We are midway in the four-year tournament plan and the situation look considerably rosier for the coach 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 vast majority of the squad he will take to the host nation. Naturally, there will be the odd bolter. Yet there are not many current members of the squad who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an benefit because it posed an issue for his preceding coach, who struggled when it became apparent that certain players were not going to play in his strategy. He seems to have taken action earlier, preventing the torrid beginning that plagued the team in the past.

Depth charts sound like they are for sailors of yesteryear, but managers swear by them and Borthwick can be happy with his. Under different circumstances, England might be nursing their wounds after a heartbreaking late defeat. That they were not owes plenty to Ojomoh, luck, and the strength of England's substitutes. While Borthwick plots a course 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.