Thanks to goals from Gordon, Kane, and Eze, England defeated Latvia 5-0 in their latest match in Group K of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, securing their place in the finals two rounds early. Coach Thomas Tuchel, in an interview, expressed his team's high morale throughout the match and expressed his belief that the Three Lions are making steady progress.

After achieving six consecutive victories, England ranked first in the Group K standings with 18 points, directly securing a ticket to the World Cup finals two rounds in advance, and became the first European team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

England coach Tuchel said, "It's really great, the atmosphere in the locker room is very good. This feeling is very different because going to North America is our dream and now we have done it. This is another top performance and an excellent result. We have now won 6 games and kept 6 clean sheets. We are really happy."

"We were very dominant in the game and maintained a strong fighting spirit. We invested a lot without the ball and often won the ball back in the opponent's half. If you look at our last goal, Kane got back on defense after a teammate's mistake and won the ball back, which eventually created a chance for Eze. Everything is going well and we are on the right path."

Tuchel also said, "The team now feels like a club because we are very aggressive and practice high pressing. This style of play is physically intense and demanding, but it also allows everyone to participate. Everyone must fully participate in this concept, otherwise we will not be able to achieve such a high-pressure pressing. Because of this, we can win a lot of ball possession in the frontcourt."

"The players train at a very high level and this group is fantastic. It's been a pleasure coaching them and this is the result, but it's one step at a time and we're moving forward."

In addition, England captain Kane said in an interview, "Sometimes we make everything look easy, but these group matches and competitions are actually very difficult. We must stay focused in every game, and our performance has indeed reached a very high level. No matter who the opponent is, we emphasize maintaining high standards and continuing momentum, and this game also reflects this."

"Advancing two rounds in advance without conceding a goal is a remarkable achievement. We can control the tempo against any opponent, and we did that very well. We have a group of excellent players who are definitely eager to return to the national team, and we need them too. We will continue to motivate each other and see how far we can go."