England is seeking a win against Latvia to secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The team currently leads Group K with a perfect record of five wins and no goals conceded. A victory would guarantee them a top spot in the group with two matches remaining, making them the first European nation to qualify for the expanded 48-team tournament.
Latvia, ranked 137th in the world, has a highly unlikely chance of reaching the playoffs, needing to win their remaining two matches. They have only five points from their qualifying campaign and drew their last match against Andorra. This will be England's first visit to Riga, with their only previous encounter being a 3-0 win for England earlier in the qualifying campaign.
Manager Thomas Tuchel has continued to reward players who performed well in previous camps, including the likes of Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson, and Anthony Gordon. Captain Harry Kane is expected to play from the start, with Ollie Watkins absent due... download the app to read more
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