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This marks a interesting feature of England's November clean sweep that no new players earned their international debut throughout the recent campaign, a scenario not seen in a quarter of a century. Yet, the performance of Max Ojomoh showing against Argentina while earning his second appearance felt like the arrival of a major talent.

Standout Performance in Hard-Fought Win

Ojomoh was the key player in what was England's most challenging outing of the November series. He scored the first try before creating the other two. His assist for his teammate via a exquisite cross-field kick was the highlight play of the opening period. Similarly, his quick offload to the center for the team's third try was just as impressive, capping off a excellent first outing at Twickenham for the 25-year-old.

Ojomoh possesses the sort of versatile skillset that every manager desire from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at fly-half and at multiple midfield roles for his club this season.

Quick Rise and Upcoming Opportunities

Only a little over a week since Steve Borthwick could have believed he had finally unearthed his midfield duo for the long term. But, the highest praise that can be given to the young star is that the coach might need to reconsider. He was initially selected to an national team previously, but had to wait until the final match of the summer tour to earn his first cap. Fitness issues to other players created the opportunity for Ojomoh to start here, and he undoubtedly will be in consideration for a further appearance when the squad regroup to begin their Six Nations quest in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play fly-half and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and assisted two.
• Important Performance: Delivered when teammates were unavailable.

Squad Background and Broader Significance

How would England have been against their opponents without Ojomoh? Certainly they had some fortune and maybe it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. England showed an inevitable drop-off in energy following a significant victory over New Zealand. Perhaps Borthwick should have made more changes.

Some perspective is needed, though. One might be inclined to criticize the side for their failure to inject much urgency into this match, or for almost throwing away a game they were controlling. But, this result completes a perfect record of November matches for the initial occasion since recent years. The year ends with 11 straight wins after starting with a loss. We are midway in the four-year tournament plan and the situation look much more positive for Borthwick than they did previously.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

The manager appears that, two years out from the global tournament, he knows the core group of the team he will take to the host nation. Of course, there will be the odd bolter. Yet there are very few existing players of the roster who are not on track for the upcoming event.

That represents an benefit because it was a problem for his preceding coach, who struggled when it was clear that certain players were not going to play in his strategy. Borthwick seems to have taken action sooner, avoiding the torrid start that plagued the squad in the previous cycle.

Player rankings sound like they are for sailors of yesteryear, but managers swear by them and the coach can be satisfied with his. On another day, England might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking late defeat. That they were not is largely due to the young star, luck, and the strength of the substitutes. While Borthwick plans the route to the Six Nations, he has positive momentum after an unbeaten run, and as a result we can overlook the lack of quality of the recent display.