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This marks a curious aspect of the English team's November perfect record that there were no debutants earned their international debut during the series of matches, a scenario not seen in a quarter of a century. Yet, 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 Win

He proved to be the star turn in what was the team's most challenging outing of the November series. He scored the opening touchdown before setting up the other two. The setup for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a delightful long pass was the champagne moment of the opening period. Similarly, his quick offload to Henry Slade for the team's final score was just as eye-catching, capping off a excellent first outing at Twickenham for the 25-year-old.

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

Rapid Ascent and Upcoming Opportunities

Only a little over a week since Steve Borthwick could have believed he had discovered his centre partnership for the future. But, the best compliment that can be given to the young star is that the coach may have to think again. Ojomoh was initially selected to an England squad previously, but had to bide his time until the final match of the summer tour to make his debut. Fitness issues to other players created the opportunity for Ojomoh to start here, and he surely will be in consideration for a third cap when the squad regroup to start their Six Nations campaign in the coming months.

• Multiple Abilities: Can play fly-half and midfield.
• Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and assisted two.
• Timely Impact: Delivered when others were injured.

Squad Context and Broader Significance

How would England have been against their opponents without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they had some fortune and maybe it is not surprising that he was their standout performer. England experienced an inevitable drop-off in intensity following a major win over the All Blacks. Maybe the coach should have freshened things up.

A balanced view is required, though. It is tempting to lambast England for their inability to bring much intensity into this match, or for almost throwing away a game they were dominating. But, this outcome marks a clean sweep of November matches for the first time since recent years. The year concludes with eleven consecutive victories after starting with a loss. We are midway in the four-year tournament plan and the situation look considerably rosier for the coach than they did at this stage.

Player Pool and Long-Term Strategy

Borthwick appears that, two years out 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 not many current members of the squad who are not in contention for the upcoming event.

That represents an advantage because it posed an issue for his preceding coach, who found it difficult when it was clear that veterans were not going to feature in his plans. Borthwick seems to have grasped the nettle earlier, avoiding the difficult beginning that plagued the team in the previous cycle.

Player rankings seem like they are for sailors of the past, but coaches rely on them and the coach can be satisfied with his. On another day, the team might be dealing with a loss after a heartbreaking narrow loss. That they were not owes plenty to the young star, fortune, and the quality of England's bench. As Borthwick plots a course to the championship, he has wind in England's sails after 11 wins in a row, and as a result we can overlook the paucity of the recent display.