Match report
England Defeats Latvia 5-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe
Latvia
0–5
FT
England
Oct 14, 2025
England demonstrated their dominance in World Cup Qualification Europe with a convincing 5-0 victory over Latvia. Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane were the heroes for England, scoring two goals each, with one of Kane's coming from a penalty. Latvia's defense was breached multiple times, including an own goal that sealed the match in England's favor. The victory solidifies England's position in the group.
Key Facts
- • Anthony Gordon scored in the 26th minute, assisted by John Stones
- • Harry Kane scored two goals, one in the 44th minute assisted by Bukayo Saka and another from a penalty in the 45th minute
- • Latvia conceded an own goal in the 58th minute
- • Ebere Eze scored in the 86th minute, assisted by Jarrod Bowen
Lineups
Latvia
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Zviedris (G)
- 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
- 4 R. Veips (D)
- 5 A. Cernomordijs (D)
- 2 D. Balodis (D)
- 14 A. Ciganiks (D)
- 8 R. Varslavans (M)
- 17 L. Vapne (M)
- 15 D. Zelenkovs (M)
- 10 J. Ikaunieks (M)
- 9 V. Gutkovskis (F)
Substitutes
- 12 F. Orols
- 23 R. Matrevics
- 3 V. Jagodinskis
- 6 K. Grabovskis
- 7 E. Daskevics
- 11 R. Savalnieks
- 16 K. Penkevics
- 18 I. Pulis
- 19 M. Tonisevs
- 20 M. Regza
- 21 D. Melniks
- 22 A. Saveljevs
England
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 J. Pickford (G)
- 14 D. Spence (D)
- 2 E. Konsa (D)
- 5 J. Stones (D)
- 3 M. Lewis-Skelly (D)
- 15 M. Rogers (M)
- 21 E. Anderson (M)
- 4 D. Rice (M)
- 7 B. Saka (F)
- 9 H. Kane (F)
- 17 A. Gordon (F)
Substitutes
- 13 D. Henderson
- 22 J. Trafford
- 6 M. Guehi
- 8 J. Henderson
- 10 E. Eze
- 11 M. Rashford
- 12 D. Burn
- 16 M. Gibbs-White
- 18 R. Loftus-Cheek
- 20 J. Bowen
- 23 N. O'Reilly
Timeline
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26' England Goal · Normal GoalAnthony Gordon · Assist: J. Stones
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31' Latvia Card · Yellow CardAndrejs Cigaņiks
Foul
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41' Latvia Card · Yellow CardD. Balodis
Foul
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44' England Goal · Normal GoalH. Kane · Assist: B. Saka
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45'+2 England Var · Penalty confirmedH. Kane
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45'+3 Latvia Card · Yellow CardAntonijs Černomordijs
Foul
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45' England Goal · PenaltyH. Kane
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46' Latvia subst · Substitution 1Off: Raivis Andris Jurkovskis · On: M. Toņiševs
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58' England Goal · Own GoalM. Toņiševs
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60' England subst · Substitution 1Off: Declan Rice · On: J. Henderson
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60' England subst · Substitution 2Off: Morgan Rogers · On: E. Eze
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60' England subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Saka · On: Jarrod Bowen
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66' Latvia subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Varslavāns · On: E. Dašķevičs
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71' England subst · Substitution 4Off: Anthony Gordon · On: M. Rashford
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71' England subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Stones · On: Dan Burn
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73' Latvia subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Gutkovskis · On: M. Regza
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73' Latvia subst · Substitution 4Off: Lūkass Vapne · On: A. Saveļjevs
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86' England Goal · Normal GoalE. Eze · Assist: Jarrod Bowen
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87' England Card · Yellow CardE. Konsa
Argument
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88' Latvia subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Ikaunieks · On: Kristaps Grabovskis
Match Stats
| Stat | Latvia | England |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 92% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 24 |
| Corners | 2 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 288 | 719 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 7 |
| xG | 0.47 | 2.90 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 10 |
| Possession | 28% | 72% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 234 | 661 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 13 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 11 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ England took the lead early with Anthony Gordon's goal in the 26th minute, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ Harry Kane's penalty in the 45th minute added to England's lead and demoralized Latvia, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback