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It is a curious feature of the English team's November perfect record that there were no debutants earned their international debut throughout the series of matches, a scenario not seen in 25 years. However, Max Ojomoh's display against the Argentine side while securing his second appearance felt like the arrival of a major talent.

Standout Display in Hard-Fought Victory

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was England's most challenging performance of the autumn. He scored the opening touchdown before creating the remaining two. His assist for his teammate via a exquisite long pass was the champagne moment of the opening period. Similarly, his popped pass to the center 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 versatile skillset that all coaches would want from their midfield player. He can run, kick and pass, and he has appeared at fly-half and at both centre positions for his club this campaign.

Rapid Ascent and Future Opportunities

It is just eight days since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had discovered his midfield duo for the long term. However, the best compliment that can be paid to Ojomoh is that Borthwick may have to think again. Ojomoh was initially selected to an England squad previously, but had to wait until the last game of the summer tour to earn his first cap. Fitness issues to other players paved the way for him to begin here, and he undoubtedly will be in contention for a further appearance when the squad regroup to start their championship campaign in the new year.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play number ten and midfield.
• Key Contributions: Scored one try and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Delivered when teammates were injured.

Team Context and Broader Implications

How would the team have fared against Argentina without him? Undoubtedly they had some fortune and maybe it is not surprising that he was their standout performer. England experienced an natural decline in energy following a major win over New Zealand. Perhaps Borthwick should have made more changes.

Some perspective is needed, though. It is tempting to criticize England for their failure to bring much urgency into this contest, or for nearly losing a game they were dominating. However, this outcome completes a perfect record of four autumn fixtures for the first time since 2016. 2025 concludes with 11 straight wins after starting with a loss. We are halfway through the four-year tournament plan and the situation look considerably rosier for Borthwick than they did at this stage.

Player Pool and Long-Term Strategy

The manager gives the impression that, with time remaining from the World Cup, 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 existing players of the roster who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament.

That represents an benefit because it posed an issue for his predecessor, who struggled when it was clear that veterans were not going to feature in his strategy. Borthwick seems to have taken action earlier, avoiding the difficult beginning that plagued the team in the past.

Depth charts seem like they are for sailors of the past, but managers rely on them and the coach can be satisfied with his. On another day, the team might be nursing their wounds after a gut-wrenching narrow loss. That they were not owes plenty to Ojomoh, fortune, and the quality of the bench. While the coach plots a course to the championship, he has wind in England's sails after 11 wins in a row, and therefore we can forgive the paucity of the recent display.