🔗 Share this article Ojomoh Provides Sparkling Moment for English Side to Mark Arrival on Grand Platform. It is a interesting feature of England's November perfect record that there were no debutants made their international debut during the recent campaign, a scenario not seen in a quarter of a century. However, Max Ojomoh's display against Argentina while earning his second cap seemed to be the arrival of a future star. Standout Performance in Tight Victory Ojomoh was the key player in what was the team's least convincing outing of the autumn. He scored the opening touchdown before setting up the remaining two. His assist for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso via a exquisite long pass was the champagne moment of the opening period. Similarly, his quick offload to Henry Slade for England's third try was just as impressive, concluding a excellent first outing at Twickenham for the young player. Ojomoh possesses the kind of triple threat that all coaches would want from their inside-centre. His abilities include running, kicking, and passing, and he has featured at number ten and at both centre positions for Bath this campaign. Quick Ascent and Future Opportunities Only a little over a week since Steve Borthwick could have believed he had finally unearthed his centre partnership for the future. But, the highest praise that can be given to the young star is that the coach might need to think again. Ojomoh was initially selected to an national team previously, but had to bide his time until the final match of the summer tour to make his debut. Injuries to other players created the opportunity for Ojomoh to start here, and he surely will be in contention for a further appearance when the squad regroup to begin their Six Nations quest in the new year. Multiple Abilities: Can play fly-half and centre. Crucial Input: Notched a touchdown and assisted two. Important Performance: Stepped up when others were injured. Team Context and Wider Significance How would the team have been against Argentina without Ojomoh? Undoubtedly they had some fortune and perhaps it is no coincidence that he was their standout performer. The team experienced an natural decline in intensity following a significant victory over New Zealand. Maybe Borthwick ought to have freshened things up. Some perspective is needed, however. One might be inclined to criticize the side for their failure to inject much urgency into this contest, or for almost throwing away a game they were controlling. However, this outcome completes a perfect record of November matches for the first time since 2016. The year concludes with 11 straight wins after beginning with a defeat. The team is midway in the World Cup cycle and things look considerably rosier for the coach than they did previously. Squad Depth and Future Planning The manager gives the impression that, two years out from the World Cup, he understands the core group of the squad he will bring to Australia. Naturally, there will be the odd bolter. Yet there are not many current members of the squad who are not in contention for the 2027 tournament. This is an benefit because it posed an issue for his predecessor, who struggled when it was clear that certain players were not going to play in his plans. Borthwick seems to have grasped the nettle earlier, avoiding the difficult beginning that affected the team in the past. Depth charts seem like they are for sailors of yesteryear, 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 heartbreaking late defeat. The fact they avoided that owes plenty to Ojomoh, luck, and the strength of England's bench. While Borthwick plans the route to the Six Nations, he has wind in England's sails after an unbeaten run, and as a result we can forgive the paucity of the recent display.