Soccer-England thrash Latvia 5-0 to qualify for World Cup finals


Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Latvia v England - Daugava Stadium, Riga, Latvia - October 14, 2025 England's Anthony Gordon in action with Latvia's Raivis Jurkovskis Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

RIGA (Reuters) -England booked their place in next year's World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win qualifying Group K.

There has been little doubt throughout the campaign that England would reach a ninth successive major tournament but now they can officially start rubber-stamping their plans.

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