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It is a curious feature of the English team's autumn perfect record that no new players earned their international debut during the recent campaign, a scenario not seen in a quarter of a century. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh showing against the Argentine side while earning his second cap felt like the breakthrough of a major talent.

Star Performance in Hard-Fought Victory

He proved to be the key player in what was the team's most challenging outing of the November series. He finished off the first try before setting up the remaining two. The setup for his teammate via a exquisite cross-field kick was the highlight play of the first half. Likewise, his quick offload to Henry Slade for the team's final score was just as impressive, concluding a excellent first outing at Twickenham for the 25-year-old.

Ojomoh possesses the sort of triple threat that all coaches desire from their inside-centre. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at number ten and at multiple midfield roles for his club this season.

Rapid Rise and Upcoming Opportunities

It is just eight days since the head coach could have believed he had discovered his midfield duo for the future. But, the best compliment that can be paid to Ojomoh is that Borthwick may have to think again. He was first called up to an national team four years ago, but had to bide his time until the last game of the overseas trip to make his debut. Injuries to teammates created the opportunity for him to start here, and he undoubtedly will be in contention for a further appearance when England reconvene to begin their championship quest in the coming months.

• Multiple Abilities: Excels at number ten and centre.
• Key Contributions: Notched a touchdown and set up two more.
• Important Performance: Stepped up when teammates were injured.

Team Background and Broader Significance

Where might England have fared against their opponents without Ojomoh? Certainly they rode their luck and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. England experienced an natural decline in intensity following a major win over the All Blacks. Maybe the coach should have freshened things up.

Some perspective is required, though. One might be inclined to lambast the side for their failure to bring much urgency into this contest, or for nearly losing a game they were controlling. However, this outcome marks a perfect record of November matches for the first time since recent years. The year concludes with eleven consecutive victories 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 at this stage.

Player Pool and Future Planning

The manager appears that, with time remaining from the World Cup, he knows the core group of the squad he will take to Australia. Naturally, there will be the surprise inclusion. Yet there are very few current members of the squad who are not on track for the upcoming event.

This is an advantage because it was a problem for his predecessor, who found it difficult when it became apparent that certain players were not going to feature in his strategy. He seems to have taken action earlier, avoiding the torrid beginning that affected the team in the previous cycle.

Depth charts sound like they are for sailors of yesteryear, but managers swear by them and Borthwick can be happy with his. On another day, England might be nursing their wounds after a heartbreaking narrow loss. That they were not is largely due to Ojomoh, luck, and the strength of the bench. As the coach plans the route to the championship, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and as a result we can overlook the lack of quality of this performance.