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The match proved to be a foregone conclusion as the national team's effortless advancement through Group K ended with an official place at the international finals.

Key Moments

Anthony Gordon broke the deadlock in the first half, placing a exquisite effort into the top corner.

The captain followed up with a quickfire double before the interval—first with a low shot from the penalty arc, and then from the spot-kick after a confirmed infraction.

The visitors added two further strikes in the second period—the first an own goal by a Latvian replacement, and another a composed finish from Eberechi Eze.

Crowd Atmosphere

Throughout the match, the travelling England fans aimed good-natured taunts at manager Thomas Tuchel, responding to his recent comments about the home support.

Lyrics such as "We'll sing when we want" and "Are we loud enough?" rang out around the compact ground.

Clean Sheet Record

The team preserved their perfect defensive record in group matches, securing their sixth consecutive zero goals against.

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford extended his individual streak of unbeaten matches for the England team to nine.

Looking Ahead

Now guaranteed a spot, Tuchel's squad can look forward to training for the 2026 World Cup.

Two matches await in the group stage, but the team has effectively finished first with a 100% record.

"The performance proved to be a professional display from the squad, and they did what was needed against resilient competitors."

• Anthony Gordon converted the opener.
• Harry Kane contributed a first-half brace.
• The visitors kept a clean sheet for the sixth match.
• The substitute rounded off the win with a late finish.