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England have officially secured their place in next summer's World Cup after a resounding 5-0 victory over Latvia. Thomas Tuchel, who was brought on board with the explicit aim of ending 60 years of disappointment at the tournament set to take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada, can now celebrate the first part of his mission being accomplished.

The Three Lions knew that a win in Riga would give them an unassailable lead at the top of Group K. Goals from Anthony Gordon, Eberechi Eze, two from Harry Kane and an own goal from Maksims Tonisevs ensured this, allowing England to shift their full attention to the main event in nine months' time.

Latvia had vowed to disrupt England's celebrations, but their resistance crumbled after just 26 minutes when Gordon found the b

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