England have officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup after easing to victory over Latvia.

The Three Lions become the first European nation to qualify for next year’s tournament, doing so with two games to spare.

The men’s team will be heading across the Atlantic next summer out to end what will be 60 years without a major trophy in the tournament taking place across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Thomas Tuchel’s side have enjoyed an impeccable qualifying campaign, winning all six matches to secure top spot in Group K.

Away in Riga on Tuesday night, England got the job done in style as they cruised to a comfortable 5-0 victory.

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