🔗 Share this article The Three Lions Secure World Cup Place with Comfortable Victory over Opponents It was a foregone conclusion as England's smooth advancement through Group K ended with an confirmed slot at the 2026 World Cup. Match Highlights The winger opened the scoring in the first half, placing a beautiful strike into the far corner. The captain followed up with a rapid brace before the interval—initially with a low shot from the box, and then from the spot-kick after a checked foul. England added two more goals in the latter stage—one an own goal by a Latvian substitute, and another a composed finish from the substitute. Supporters' Chants During the game, the travelling England fans voiced humorous taunts at the team's leader, addressing his criticism about the fan atmosphere. Lyrics such as "You'll hear us when we choose" and "How's the volume?" echoed around the intimate ground. Clean Sheet Record The team maintained their impeccable clean sheet run in group matches, achieving their sixth consecutive shutout. The Everton keeper extended his personal record of shutouts for the Three Lions to nine. Next Steps Now guaranteed a spot, England can turn their attention to planning for the 2026 World Cup. Remaining fixtures still remain in the qualifying group, but the team has officially topped the group with a perfect run. "It was a professional display from the team, and they fulfilled the requirement against organized rivals." Anthony Gordon converted the first goal. Harry Kane added a first-half brace. England kept a shutout for the latest qualifier. The substitute rounded off the scoring with a fifth finish.