England dismantled Latvia 5-0 in a World Cup qualifier that showcased the visitors' clinical finishing and defensive dominance. Playing in a 4-3-3 formation, England controlled proceedings with 24 shots, of which seven found the target, and accumulated 2.9 expected goals—a stark contrast to Latvia's 0.47 xG from six attempts. Harry Kane led the scoring with two goals, supported by strikes from Eberechi Eze and Anthony Gordon, as England's attacking prowess overwhelmed the hosts' rigid 5-4-1 setup. Latvia's goalkeeper made a valiant effort, recording a 100 per cent save percentage, though the defensive structure offered little resistance to England's incisive play. The visitors' superiority was evident throughout, with their attacking threat translating into goals at a rate that reflected their superiority in both quality and quantity of chances created. England's comprehensive victory reinforces their status as strong contenders in the qualifying campaign.