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It was a predictable outcome as England's smooth advancement through their qualifying group ended with an official place at the upcoming global tournament.

Match Highlights

The winger opened the scoring in the first half, curling a exquisite shot into the opposite side of the net.

Harry Kane followed up with a quickfire two goals before the break—initially with a low attempt from the box, and then from the 12-yard mark after a VAR-reviewed foul.

The visitors notched two further strikes in the second half—the first an inadvertent deflection by a Latvian replacement, and another a precise conversion from Eberechi Eze.

Crowd Atmosphere

During the game, the visiting supporters aimed humorous chants at the head coach, addressing his recent comments about the Wembley crowd.

Messages such as "Our voices rise on our terms" and "Are we loud enough?" were heard around the intimate venue.

Clean Sheet Record

England maintained their impeccable goals conceded stat in World Cup preliminaries, achieving their sixth consecutive shutout.

The shot-stopper continued his individual streak of clean sheets for the national side to nine.

Future Focus

With qualification secured, Tuchel's squad can turn their attention to planning for the global event.

Final games await in the group stage, but England has effectively topped the group with a perfect run.

"The performance proved to be a composed showing from the team, who did what was needed against determined opposition."

• Anthony Gordon converted the opener.
• The captain added a first-half brace.
• The visitors kept a clean sheet for the sixth qualifier.
• The substitute rounded off the scoring with a fifth strike.