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England are on their way to next summer’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA after a 5-0 win against Latvia secured their qualification with two matches to spare.
Kelly Cates is joined by John Murray, Ian Dennis and former England defenders Conor Coady and Matt Upson to assess England’s performance in Riga, and how the team is developing under Thomas Tuchel.
The England boss explains how their game plan might change next summer in North America and how it feels to have sealed qualification. There’s also reaction from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane.
Plus, we discuss the importance of the England captain and whether Jude Bellingham could miss out even if he’s fit next summer?
Timecodes:
00:22 – Reaction to performance against Latvia
11:05 – Harry Kane Interview
15:47 – Anthony Gordon Interview
17:43 – Thomas Tuchel Interview
23:14 – Tuchel’s selections – No I in this England Team?
28:50 – How might Tuchel’s squad evolve between now and the World Cup?
33:00 – Tuchel committed to continuity?
34:34 – How Important is Harry Kane for England?
37:02 – Do England need to change style of play for next summer?
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Wednesday 15th October
WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Chelsea v Paris FC 2000 KO – 5 LIVE
Saturday 18th October
PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester City v Everton 1500 KO – 5 LIVE
PREMIER LEAGUE: Crystal Palace v Bournemouth 1500 KO – SPORTS EXTRA
PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Arsenal 1730 KO – 5 LIVE
Sunday 19th October
PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Aston Villa 1400 KO – 5 LIVE
PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool v Manchester United 1630 KO – 5 LIVE
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