Overview
- Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka scored inside 20 minutes to settle a dominant friendly win at Wembley.
- Thomas Tuchel retained the September core and omitted Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish, underscoring his emphasis on cohesion.
- England can secure a place at the 2026 World Cup with a win in Latvia, depending on other Group K results.
- Ollie Watkins was replaced at half-time after colliding with a post while missing a chance, leaving his short‑term availability to be assessed.
- Jordan Pickford set an England record with an eighth straight clean sheet, and Tuchel criticised a “silent” home crowd in his post‑match TV interview.