What a match at Wembley Stadium! England dazzled in a 3-0 World Cup qualifier against Latvia, with Reece James lighting up the pitch with a superb free kick that curled into the top corner after 37 minutes. This marked his first goal in 18 appearances, and his return was nothing short of spectacular.
The energy only grew in the second half. A slick build-up by Morgan Rogers and Declan Rice set the stage for a neat tap-in by Harry Kane, while Eberechi Eze netted his maiden international goal after a slight deflection. The action-packed game was a clear statement of intent in Europe's Group K and a promising start for coach Thomas Tuchel in his second game at the helm.
Tuchel was quick to commend the performance, highlighting the quality and sharp fitness of Reece James on his return. Although facing a side struggling in the rankings, the result speaks volumes about England's ambitions to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Elsewhere in the qualifiers, Albania bounced back with a 3-0 win over Andorra, while Poland secured a win against Malta with impressive strikes from Karol Świderski. In tightly contested matches, Finland settled for a 2-2 draw against Lithuania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Romania notched up important wins in their respective groups.
With such thrilling displays across the board, the road to the World Cup is heating up. Keep your eyes on the action — it's only getting more exciting from here! ⚽🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
