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It is a curious aspect of England's November clean sweep that no new players earned their first cap throughout the series of matches, something not seen in 25 years. However, the performance of Max Ojomoh display against the Argentine side while earning his second appearance felt like the arrival of a future star.

Star Display in Tight Win

Ojomoh was the star turn in what was England's least convincing performance of the November series. He finished off the first try before creating the other two. His assist for his teammate via a exquisite cross-field kick was the champagne moment of the first half. Likewise, his quick offload to the center for England's third try was equally eye-catching, concluding a fine first outing at Twickenham for the young player.

Ojomoh possesses the kind of versatile skillset that every manager would want from their midfield player. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has featured at number ten and at both centre positions for Bath this campaign.

Rapid Ascent and Upcoming Prospects

It is just a little over a week since Steve Borthwick might have felt he had discovered his centre partnership for the long term. But, the highest praise that can be given to Ojomoh is that the coach may have to reconsider. Ojomoh was initially selected to an England squad previously, but had to wait until the final match of the summer tour to earn his first cap. Injuries to teammates paved the way for Ojomoh to start here, and he surely will be in consideration for a third cap when England reconvene to begin their Six Nations quest in the coming months.

• Versatile Skillset: Can play fly-half and centre.
• Key Contributions: Notched a touchdown and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Stepped up when others were injured.

Squad Background and Wider Significance

Where might the team have been against their opponents without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they rode their luck and perhaps 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 freshened things up.

A balanced view is needed, though. One might be inclined to criticize the side for their inability to bring much intensity into this contest, or for almost throwing away a game they were controlling. However, this outcome completes a clean sweep of November matches for the first time since recent years. The year ends with eleven consecutive victories after beginning with a defeat. We are halfway through the World Cup cycle and things look much more positive 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 understands the vast majority of the team he will bring to Australia. Of course, there will be the surprise inclusion. But there are very few current members of the roster who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament.

This is an benefit because it was a problem for his predecessor, who struggled when it became apparent that veterans were not going to play in his strategy. Borthwick seems to have taken action sooner, preventing the difficult beginning that plagued the squad in the previous cycle.

Depth charts sound like they are for sailors of yesteryear, but coaches swear by them and the coach can be happy with his. On another day, the team might be nursing their wounds after a gut-wrenching narrow loss. The fact they avoided that owes plenty to Ojomoh, luck, and the quality of England's substitutes. While Borthwick plans the route to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and therefore we can overlook the lack of quality of the recent display.