Add thelocalreport.in As A Trusted Source
England They became the first European country to book their place at the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 win over Latvia on Tuesday evening.
The Three Lions won in Riga thanks to a goal from Anthony Gordon and secured a vital three points. harry kane and sold to SEB SEW KING thomas tuchelThe team has taken an unassailable lead in the UEFA qualifying group.
Tuchel has registered seven wins in his eight matches so far, while his England team is yet to concede a single goal in competitive matches.
England’s win means they are now seven points behind second-placed Albania with just two matches remaining. It provides Tuchel with the opportunity to test new players, tactics and formations in the November camp without the pressure of needing to win points for qualification.
But, the England boss has repeatedly talked about building a cohesive team and the last few matches have seen an improvement in performances from players who have settled into a high-pressing 4-1-4-1 set-up.
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rodgers have both impressed in midfield, creating a lucrative dilemma for the manager, who must decide whether to stick with two new signings or welcome back some of England’s most talented players in Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish.
The head coach is now looking forward to next summer when the tournament will begin and with qualification secured, preparations for the tournament can begin in earnest. Tuchel will oversee two more camps, one in November and one in March, before he has to decide who will be on the plane to North America.
Nevertheless, questions still need to be answered over England’s chances of winning the tournament, as their defense needs to improve.
England’s defense has not yet been properly tested in qualifying mark guhy He seems to be the only exceptional defensive player and should be the shoe in for the World Cup. john stonesHe is still proving his fitness, playing 70 minutes against Latvia, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James will need to improve in fitness and form to challenge for the right-back position. Tuchel will also have to decide between Jade Spence, Miles Lewis-Skelley, Tino Livramiento and Luke Shaw for the vacant left-back role.
Kane is the leading man at the top of the pitch and he proved this once again against Latvia. A beautiful left-footed strike provided him with his first goal of the evening and he followed that up with a volley from the penalty spot. Ollie Watkins is his deputy, but Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka and Nonny Maduke have stood out under Tuchel, raising doubts over the possible inclusion of Cole Palmer.
However, these are problems for Tuchel and his team to solve in the future. At present, England has qualified for the World Cup and has achieved its first goal. Next is Serbia on November 13 and then Albania on November 16 and after that all eyes will be on the United States, Canada and Mexico.