England Qualifies for World Cup with Thrilling 5-0 Win Over Latvia
England sealed their World Cup spot with a dominant 5-0 victory over Latvia in Riga. Thomas Tuchel’s team needed a win to guarantee qualification, and they delivered with style.
Anthony Gordon opened the scoring with a low, curling finish in the 26th minute. Harry Kane then scored twice before half-time, first with a strike from the edge of the area and then from the spot after his shirt was pulled.
Latvia’s Andrejs Ciganiks inadvertently added to England’s tally when he bundled Djed Spence’s cross into his own net just before the hour mark. Substitute Eberechi Eze further emphasized England’s dominance with a dribble and low finish to make it 5-0 after 86 minutes.
The win marked a flawless campaign for Tuchel, who took charge in January. England qualified with two games to spare, showcasing their strength and depth. Despite some fan discontent over Tuchel’s comments about “silent” supporters, the team’s performance silenced critics.
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