England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits it was “lovely” to see his gamers rejoice qualifying for subsequent summer season’s World Cup.
The Three Lions cruised to a 5-0 win in Latvia, sustaining their glorious qualification file and barely breaking a sweat on a wet night in Jap Europe.
Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for the guests, earlier than a Harry Kane brace, an personal objective and Eberechi Eze strike sealed the deal.
Tuchel shared a second along with his employees at full-time, earlier than congratulating his gamers on the pitch.
Talking after the sport, he mentioned: “It’s by no means simple, even when it seems simple. We put numerous work in. They performed with numerous quick passes, and we anticipated extra lengthy balls, however the response was good.
“One other glorious crew efficiency. It’s a particular second – it not often comes that you just qualify for a World Cup.
“The temper is excellent and it’s all smiles and music. It’s a second to get pleasure from.
“It means quite a bit and it’s completely different. You can not create it artificially. It’s lovely to see what it means to the gamers. The way in which we gained, to begin with, provides us numerous satisfaction.
“Six wins and 6 clear sheets. We’re there. It’s a particular night. You possibly can really feel it within the employees and the gamers.”
Kane eager to construct one thing particular
It was one other profitable night time for Kane, who added two extra objectives to his spectacular season tally.
He’ll lead his nation out at one other main event subsequent summer season, and is eager to proceed constructing a particular camp as England construct as much as the event.
Having missed out by the thinnest of margins in recent times, the Bayern Munich talisman is eager to proper some wrongs subsequent summer season.
He mentioned: “It was an important recreation from us. I spoke earlier than about constructing momentum. One other nice camp – we may be proud to qualify with two video games to spare – it’s by no means as simple because it seems. One other event to look ahead to.
“After the Serbia recreation, I spoke to the group about constructing the momentum that we’re feeling collectively. It is very important maintain that ball rolling. There’s nonetheless two huge video games in that November camp.
“Each second counts – it’s about constructing one thing particular. Now we have been doing that over the previous few camps.
“I believe America subsequent summer season will likely be particular, and we’ll really feel that. By no means take these moments as a right.
“Generally it sounds such as you’re taking a excessive danger. Generally, when you do it early and win the ball again early, you’re the one who has numerous possession.
“We wish to be an aggressive crew, and we’re going to come up in opposition to more durable assessments and higher groups, so all of that is nice follow for when that comes.”
