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England Vs Latvia: Three Lions Continue Winning Run Under Tuchel

Reece James scored a brilliant free kick and Eberechi Eze grabbed his maiden international goal as England beat Latvia 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium on Monday. James, making his first start in 2 1/2 years, curled a 25-meter free kick into the top corner after 37 minutes. The goal was his first in 18 England appearances and broke down a stuffy Latvia side. Midway through the second half, with the home crowd starting to get restless, young midfielder Morgan Rogers combined well with Declan Rice to pave the way for a Harry Kane tap-in. Then Eze cut in from the right and his shot hit the back of the net after taking a slight deflection.

Latvia England WCup Soccer
England Latvia WCup Soccer | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

England's Harry Kane applauds fans at the end of a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Latvia at Wembley stadium in London.

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England Latvia WCup Soccer
Latvia England WCup Soccer | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

England's Eberechi Eze, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Latvia at Wembley stadium in London.

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World Cup qualifying soccer match: Latvia vs England
World Cup qualifying soccer match: England Vs Latvia | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Latvia's goalkeeper Krisjanis Zviedris in action against England's Jarrod Bowen during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Latvia at Wembley stadium in London.

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England Vs Latvia, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers
Latvia vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

England's Harry Kane, left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Latvia at Wembley stadium in London.

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World Cup qualifying soccer match: England Vs Latvia
World Cup qualifying soccer match: Latvia vs England | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

England's Morgan Rogers, left, in action against Latvia's Antonijs Cernomordijs, right, during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Latvia at Wembley stadium in London.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Latvia vs England
FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: England Vs Latvia | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

England's Reece James, left, scores his side's opening goal during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Latvia at Wembley stadium in London.

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Latvia vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers
England Vs Latvia, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

England's Morgan Rogers makes an attempt to score during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Latvia at Wembley stadium in London.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: England Vs Latvia
FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Latvia vs England | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

England's Ezri Konsa makes an attempt to score during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Latvia at Wembley stadium in London.

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Latvia vs England
England Vs Latvia | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Latvia's Vladislavs Gutkovskis, right, challenges for the ball with England's Marc Guehi during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Latvia at Wembley stadium in London.

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England Vs Latvia
Latvia vs England | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Latvia's goalkeeper Krisjanis Zviedris in action against England's Jarrod Bowen during a World Cup qualifying soccer match between England and Latvia at Wembley stadium in London.

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