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England are just one win away from confirming their place at the 2026 World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel’s side travel to Latvia this evening knowing a win will be enough to guarantee their presence in the USA, Canada and Mexico next summer after Serbia’s loss at the weekend.
The Three Lions still have a job to do, though and will not be taking anything for granted as they look to get over the line.
And after a commanding performance and win over Wales a few days ago, there is no reason to believe there will be any slip-ups on their travels this week.
Read on to see how both teams line-up for this qualifying clash.
Latvia team news
It is going to take a monumental effort from Latvia to pull off any kind of result against England.
Nonetheless, Paolo Nicolate’s side will give it their best effort and have set up for the occasion.
Adopting their usual five-at-the-back formation, Krisjanis Zviedris will be relying on his defence to provide a large amount of protection from a formidable Three Lions attack.
And at the other end of the pitch, Vladislavs Gutkovskis may cut an isolated figure as the No.9, and must finish any chance that does come his way if Latvia are to stand a chance.
Latvia: Zvierdris, Vapne, Jurkovskis, Cernomordijs, Balodis, Ciganiks, Zelenkovs, Varslavans, Veips, Ikaunieks, Gutkovskis
England team news
Tuchel has had plenty of selection headaches since taking over as England boss, and there have been a few eyebrow-raising picks so far in his tenure.
But the German head coach has not opted to change much from the win over Wales.
The main difference is that captain Harry Kane is back fit and available to lead the line, while Myles Lewis-Skelly gets another nod at left-back, with Djed Spence shifting to the right.
Elliot Anderson is also involved once again, as is Anthony Gordon, who comes in for Marcus Rashford.
England: Pickford, Konsa, Stones, Spence, Lewis-Shelly, Anderson, Rice, Saka, Rogers, Gordon, Kane
