England A player ratings: England A produced an emphatic nine-try display to beat Argentina XV 59-24 at the Rec on Friday, two days before Steve Borthwick’s senior side produced a similar performance against Australia at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium.

The performance has already had consequences at senior level, with five members of this England A squad subsequently called into Borthwick’s group ahead of the Nations Championship clash with Japan. Noah Caluori, Max Ojomoh, Max Hicks, Jack Kenningham and Tobias Elliott have all made the step up, with Caluori and Ojomoh particularly influential in this nine-try victory in Bath.

15 Joe Carpenter – 8
A relatively quiet first half compared to those immediately around him, but came alive as the game opened up. His break from deep and perfectly timed pass released Tobias Elliott for England’s eighth try, drawing the final defender before putting the winger away. Finished with eight carries, a line break and seven tackles.

14 Noah Caluori – 9
The standout attacking threat. Glided through untouched for the opening try after Atkinson committed the defence, then struck again after England recycled from his interception and Northmore put him into space. Carried a match-high 13 times, made three line breaks and beat three defenders, while his aerial work after the interval again showcased his athleticism.

13 Luke Northmore – 8.5
A superb creative performance. His powerful break and pass put Atkinson away for England’s third try before his soft hands released Caluori for his second. Crossed twice himself after the break and beat a match-high six defenders from only six carries. Consistently found space and linked beautifully with Ojomoh.

12 Max Ojomoh – 9
A hugely influential display on his home ground. Timed his run perfectly off Englefield to power over for England’s second score before repeatedly operating as a second playmaker. His no-look pass while spinning around a defender for Northmore’s final try was the highlight of a performance built around excellent decision-making. Completed 16 passes despite carrying only four times. Was England’s chief creative force and even put Carpenter away nicely in the build-up to Elliott’s try. An attacking display with his fingerprints all over it, frequently exhibiting his elite handling. Should slot into the England No.12 jersey nicely if Seb Atkinson is unavailable.

11 George Hendy – 7
Provided plenty of involvement without receiving the same scoring opportunities as Caluori. Made six carries, a line break and two offloads and was instrumental in the sweeping attack that eventually resulted in Atkinson scoring during the first half. Replaced after 56 minutes.

10 Charlie Atkinson – 8
A polished performance at fly-half. Drew the defender perfectly to release Caluori for England’s opening try, converted five scores and crossed himself after tracking Northmore’s break. Finished with two defenders beaten from four carries and generally kept England’s attack moving intelligently before Searle replaced him.

9 Caolan Englefield – 8.5
Controlled England’s tempo superbly in a player of the match display. His sharp delivery put Ojomoh over, while his 50:22 after turnover ball created the platform for Kenningham’s score early in the second half. Also fired the pass that released Northmore under the posts.

1 Archie van der Flier – 6
An eventful outing. His yellow card for illegally collapsing Argentina’s maul helped the visitors establish their early lead, but he responded well and later produced a clean break in the build-up to Blamire’s maul try. Beat two defenders from six carries and completed seven tackles.

2 Jamie Blamire – 8
A strong performance at the heart of England’s pack. Carried seven times, completed nine tackles and finished an extremely dynamic driving maul shortly after half-time, with England effectively sprinting over the line as Argentina struggled to contain them.

3 Afolabi Fasogbon – 7
A solid contribution before being replaced after 48 minutes. Carried four times, completed nine tackles and added an offload, providing plenty of work around the park while England gradually gained control after Argentina’s powerful opening quarter.

4 Joe Batley – 7
Worked hard in the tight before making way after 56 minutes. Carried five times, beat a defender and completed five tackles, forming part of a pack that increasingly imposed itself as the match progressed.

5 Ben Bamber – 8
One of England’s busiest forwards. Carried 12 times – second only to Caluori among England players – and produced three offloads, more than anyone else on the field, with one straight from the kick-off. Added ten tackles in an athletic display that complemented the expansive rugby being played outside him.

6 Ethan Roots – 7
A typically physical performance before being replaced after 56 minutes. Carried seven times and made eight tackles, supplying some of the hard yards while England’s more expansive runners increasingly found space around him.

7 Jack Kenningham – 8
A lively performance in the back-row. Ran an excellent angle to finish England’s first score after the interval, with plenty of brute force, and beat three defenders from six carries, including another strong carry the phase before Northmore’s first try. Also completed 11 tackles as England began to take firm control of the contest. Enough to warrant a call-up to the senior squad, where he could make his Test debut.

8 Fitz Harding – 9
Led by example with an enormous defensive contribution. His 21 completed tackles were comfortably the most in the match, while he also carried seven times and broke the line in the build-up to Northmore’s first try. A relentless performance from the captain on both sides of the ball.

Replacements

16 Nathan Jibulu – 7

17 Alex O’Driscoll – 7

18 George Kloska – 8

19 Tom Lockett – 8

20 Max Hicks – 8

22 Billy Searle – 7

23 Tobias Elliott – 8