In a crucial match in Group K of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers, England defeated Latvia 5-0 thanks to goals from Gordon, Kane, and Eze. England striker Gordon expressed his team's strong cohesion and expressed his joy at the positive results of the team's hard-earned unity.

In the 26th minute, Stones made a long pass, Gordon received it and broke into the penalty area and shot in, helping England take the lead 1-0. In the 44th minute, Saka passed the ball, Kane got the ball and scored from the top of the penalty area, helping England continue to lead Latvia 2-0.

In the first half of injury time, Kane was pushed down by a Latvian defender while trying to receive the ball, and the referee awarded England a penalty kick. Kane then scored from the penalty spot, helping England extend their lead to 3-0.

In the 59th minute of the second half, Jed Spence lobbed a pass into the box. Latvian goalkeeper Zvidris rushed to save the ball, but Tonishevs accidentally kicked it into his own net, giving England a 4-0 lead. In the 84th minute, Bowen's diagonal pass from the center circle was met by Eze, who then broke into the box and fired home a shot.

In the end, England defeated Latvia 5-0 away and successfully advanced to the 2026 World Cup finals two rounds in advance.

Gordon, who plays for Newcastle, said, “Our performance was excellent from start to finish. The coach mentioned in the locker room that we haven’t conceded a goal yet. The investment, atmosphere and attitude in every game are great. Everyone is giving their all, and it can be seen on the field.”

"We have a very strong sense of cohesion, and we can see everyone giving their all for each other on the field. This is not easy in a national team environment because everyone comes from different clubs and rarely gets together. The coach and the coaching staff have been working hard to create this atmosphere of unity, and now we can see the results. It feels good because the players have a tacit understanding and familiarity with each other. We know what our teammates will do when they have the ball, which is especially helpful for offense."

Talking about his teammate Kane, Gordon said, "There is definitely no better striker than him now, at least not yet. Just look at his goals. He can score from any position. The ball in this game was shot with his left foot. It didn't even feel like it was an angle to shoot, but the next second the ball went into the dead corner."

As for his goal for the national team, Gordon said, "I should have scored in the previous game at Wembley Stadium. I have been working hard to practice this precise shooting method. I want to thank Dean Henderson for taking the time to play goalkeeper and train with me. With constant practice, practice really makes perfect."