What a perfect start for Thomas Tuchel. As soon as a competitive match starts, Reece James delivers a world-class free to give England an early lead. Every minute was fun to watch as the World Cup qualifiers got tougher. Wembley got crazier as Harry Kane doubled and Eberechi Eze sealed the lead.
Over the last two and a half years, Reece James comes back to start a game for England for the first time. Reece James played as a right back under Thomas Tuchel’s formation. James led England in securing the lead by delivering a curling free-kick into the top corner of the net. However, the Latvian low block had become challenging to break.
Read more about the twists and turns during the exciting World Cup qualifiers.
Thomas Tuchel's Team Looking Scary in World Cup Qualifiers
Right before Reece Jame’s goal, England almost conceded a goal. A miscommunication occurred between Marc Guehi and Jordan Pickford as they left the goal gaping. Vladislavs Gutkovskis missed a golden opportunity to lead.
Harry Kane, who seemed quite as the game developed, found his way to the back of the net. A well-worked team that involved Declan Rice and Morgan made the target wide. Eventually, Harry Kane completed a hidden cross from Rodgers with a beautiful tap-in at the 68th minute.
The third goal from Eberechi Eze came from his agility and flexibility. Eze squeezed an effort towards the goal after outsmarting several defenders. The game ended, and Reece James got awarded as the England vs. Latvia world cup qualifier match.
Tuchel’s England
Currently, England sits in the top position of Group K with six crucial points. This is what Thomas Tuchel, the head coach, had to say: “Very happy because of the players mainly. The organization of the camp was top, but the players made the difference. They reminded me why I was excited about the job.”
Reece James’ Explains
Just a glimpse at what Reece James had to say: “It’s been a long time. I’ve had a frustrating two-and-a-half years, but I’m so happy to get called up and play for my country. I saw the wall and felt I could bend it around; thankfully it hit the back of the net." Reece further said that the ball hit the net by surprise. He thought the goalkeeper could have gotten there. However, on looking at the replay, Reece saw it was tough for the goalkeeper.
