Thomas Tuchel continued his perfect start to life with three lions while England secured a 3-0 win against Latvia in their second World Cup qualification.
Reece James marked his first international start in more than two and a half years with an amazing opener just before the interruption, twisting his free kick in the upper corner after the low Latvian block frustrated Tuchel’s men for most of the initial stages.
Prior to the goal, England penetrated and examined its opponents, but approached the confession when the backlog in communication between Marc Guehi and Jordan Pickford left a goal that was in the void – but forward Vladislavs Gutkovski failed to use the mistake.
It was a quiet evening for Harry Kane according to his accentuated standards, but after one effort saw that he had whistled throughout the target, he entered the back post to touch the home for a second, rounding up the well -treated move of the team that included Declan Ricea and Morgan Rogers (68).
Rogers played a crucial role in the second and was close to seeking the third. Eberechi Eze squeezed her effort to the goal before pulling the defender and inch of a wide Rogers on her way.
England is now sitting quite at the top of the group K, with six points from his introductory two Tuchel era games, with the next international break and an opportunity for the German language to form his team in a way he wants not to evaluate until June 6.
James reflects on the way to the return of England
England defender Said James speaking ITV::
“It’s been a lot of time. I had a frustrating two and a half years, but I’m so happy to be invited and played for my country.
England Reece James (right) celebrates with teammate Jude Bellingham after making a free kick against Latvia
“I saw the wall and I felt I could bend it, fortunately, he hit the back of the net. I was surprised that he had hit the net, I thought the goalkeeper could get there, but looking at the reprise, it’s hard for him.
On Thomas Tuchel: “His ideas are clear. He set his goals and goals from the moment he came in. We have one goal, starts during these international and we have to continue to build until the World Cup.”
The perfect start and more
Sky Sports’ Patrick Rowe:
The routine victory for England in the end, which was an encouraging effect of Friday against Albania.
England threatened during and on the second day, where the goalkeeper is not in such a nice shape, he leaves with a more dominant result.
The signs are positive, the patterns in the game appear, and players like Marcus Rashford, who have retained their place in the lineup, although openly criticized, respond to what Thomas Tuchel is asking them.
The most exciting part? This is just the beginning.
The next international break is not until June 6th. A lot of work should be done before, plus the return of Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer.
What follows for England?
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2025-03-24 21:00:00
