Overview
- Harry Kane scored twice to reach 76 international goals, with Anthony Gordon, a Maksims Tonisevs own goal and Eberechi Eze completing the scoring in Riga.
- England finished the window perfect in Group K with six wins from six and six clean sheets, becoming the first European nation to book a place at the finals.
- Jordan Pickford extended his England record to nine consecutive clean sheets as Tuchel’s side conceded only two shots on target across the campaign so far.
- Travelling supporters jeered Thomas Tuchel in response to his recent remarks about a quiet Wembley, underscoring the man-manager’s task alongside selection calls.
- Portugal were held 2-2 by Hungary in Lisbon as Cristiano Ronaldo set a new World Cup qualifying goals record, leaving Roberto Martínez’s team to clinch qualification in November.