Match report
England Defeats Latvia 3-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe
England
3–0
FT
Latvia
Mar 24, 2025
England demonstrated its dominance with a 3-0 victory over Latvia in a World Cup Qualification Europe match. The Three Lions took the lead through Reece James in the 38th minute, followed by Harry Kane's goal in the 68th minute and Ebere Eze's goal in the 76th minute. Despite facing a few substitutions, England maintained control throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • England 3–0 Latvia (World Cup Qualification Europe)
- • Reece James scored the opening goal in the 38th minute
- • Harry Kane added a second goal in the 68th minute
- • Ebere Eze sealed the win with a third goal in the 76th minute
- • Jude Bellingham received a yellow card in the 42nd minute for a foul
- • Latvia's D. Mečēņiks and D. Šīts received yellow cards in the 85th and 89th minutes, respectively
Lineups
England
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Pickford (G)
- 3 R. James (D)
- 5 E. Konsa (D)
- 6 M. Guehi (D)
- 23 M. Lewis-Skelly (D)
- 10 J. Bellingham (M)
- 4 D. Rice (M)
- 20 J. Bowen (M)
- 16 M. Rogers (M)
- 11 M. Rashford (M)
- 9 H. Kane (F)
Substitutes
- 13 D. Henderson
- 22 J. Trafford
- 2 K. Walker
- 7 P. Foden
- 8 J. Henderson
- 12 D. Burn
- 14 L. Colwill
- 15 E. Eze
- 17 C. Jones
- 18 M. Gibbs-White
- 19 D. Solanke
- 21 J. Quansah
Latvia
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Zviedris (G)
- 11 R. Savalnieks (D)
- 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
- 5 A. Cernomordijs (D)
- 2 D. Balodis (D)
- 14 A. Ciganiks (D)
- 16 A. Jaunzems (M)
- 22 A. Saveljevs (M)
- 15 D. Zelenkovs (M)
- 10 J. Ikaunieks (M)
- 9 V. Gutkovskis (F)
Substitutes
- 12 R. Ozols
- 23 R. Matrevics
- 3 V. Jagodinskis
- 4 N. Sliede
- 6 V. Isajevs
- 7 E. Daskevics
- 17 L. Vapne
- 18 D. Sits
- 19 R. Krollis
- 20 D. Melniks
- 21 M. Tonisevs
Timeline
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38' England Goal · Normal GoalR. James
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42' England Card · Yellow CardJude Bellingham
Foul
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54' Latvia subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Savalnieks · On: V. Jagodinskis
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61' England subst · Substitution 1Off: Jarrod Bowen · On: E. Eze
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61' Latvia subst · Substitution 2Off: Raivis Andris Jurkovskis · On: E. Dašķevičs
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61' Latvia subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Gutkovskis · On: D. Šits
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67' England subst · Substitution 2Off: Jude Bellingham · On: P. Foden
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68' England Goal · Normal GoalH. Kane · Assist: Declan Rice
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76' England Goal · Normal GoalE. Eze
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79' England subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Lewis-Skelly · On: K. Walker
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79' England subst · Substitution 4Off: Declan Rice · On: J. Henderson
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79' England subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Rashford · On: C. Jones
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83' Latvia subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Balodis · On: N. Sliede
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83' Latvia subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Ikaunieks · On: D. Meļņiks
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85' Latvia Card · Yellow CardD. Meļņiks
Foul
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89' Latvia Card · Yellow CardD. Šits
Persistent fouling
Match Stats
| Stat | England | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 95% | 77% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 27 | 3 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 696 | 257 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 10 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 1 |
| Possession | 73% | 27% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 660 | 197 |
| Shots Inside Box | 21 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Reece James' early goal in the 38th minute set the tone for the game, giving England a significant boost in confidence.
- ▸ Harry Kane's goal in the 68th minute effectively sealed the victory, despite Latvia's attempts to regroup with multiple substitutions.