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It is a curious aspect of England's November perfect record that no new players earned their international debut during the series of matches, something not seen in 25 years. However, Max Ojomoh's display against the Argentine side while earning his second cap felt like the arrival of a major talent.

Star Display in Tight Victory

Ojomoh was the key player in what was England's least convincing performance of the autumn. He scored the first try before creating the remaining two. His assist for his teammate via a delightful cross-field kick was the highlight play of the opening period. Similarly, his popped pass to the center for the team's final score was equally impressive, capping off a fine debut performance at Twickenham for the 25-year-old.

He has the kind of versatile skillset that every manager 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 campaign.

Quick Rise and Future Prospects

Only a little over a week since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had finally unearthed his centre partnership for the long term. However, the highest praise that can be given to the young star is that Borthwick may have to reconsider. Ojomoh was initially selected to an national team previously, but had to wait until the final match of the overseas trip to earn his first cap. Injuries to other players paved the way for him to start here, and he surely will be in contention for a third cap when England reconvene to start their championship campaign in the new year.

• Multiple Abilities: Excels at fly-half and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Delivered when teammates were unavailable.

Squad Context and Wider Implications

How would England have fared against their opponents without him? Undoubtedly they rode their luck and maybe it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. The team showed an natural decline in intensity following a major win over New Zealand. Maybe the coach ought to have freshened things up.

A balanced view is required, though. 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 controlling. However, this result completes a clean sweep of four autumn fixtures for the initial occasion since recent years. 2025 ends with 11 straight wins after beginning with a loss. The team is halfway through the World Cup cycle and the situation look much more positive for Borthwick than they did at this stage.

Squad Depth and Long-Term Strategy

The manager appears that, with time remaining from the global tournament, he understands the core group of the team he will bring 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.

That represents an advantage because it was a problem for his preceding coach, who found it difficult when it was clear that veterans were not going to play in his strategy. He seems to have taken action sooner, preventing the torrid beginning that affected the squad in the past.

Depth charts sound like they are for sailors of the past, but managers swear by them and Borthwick can be satisfied with his. Under different circumstances, England might be dealing with a loss after a gut-wrenching late defeat. The fact they avoided that owes plenty to the young star, fortune, and the quality of the substitutes. As Borthwick plans the route to the Six Nations, he has positive momentum after an unbeaten run, and as a result we can forgive the paucity of this performance.