England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits it was “stunning” 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 wonderful 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 aim and Eberechi Eze strike sealed the deal.
Tuchel shared a second along with his workers 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 loads of work in. They performed with loads of brief passes, and we anticipated extra lengthy balls, however the response was good.
“One other wonderful workforce 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 take pleasure in.
“It means lots and it’s totally different. You can’t create it artificially. It’s stunning to see what it means to the gamers. The way in which we received, initially, provides us loads of satisfaction.
“Six wins and 6 clear sheets. We’re there. It’s a particular night. You may really feel it within the workers and the gamers.”
Kane eager to construct one thing particular
It was one other profitable evening for Kane, who added two extra objectives to his spectacular season tally.
He’ll lead his nation out at one other main match subsequent summer season, and is eager to proceed constructing a particular camp as England construct as much as the match.
Having missed out by the thinnest of margins lately, the Bayern Munich talisman is eager to proper some wrongs subsequent summer season.
He mentioned: “It was an excellent sport from us. I spoke earlier than about constructing momentum. One other nice camp – we will be proud to qualify with two video games to spare – it’s by no means as simple because it seems. One other match to sit up for.
“After the Serbia sport, I spoke to the group about constructing the momentum that we’re feeling collectively. It is very important preserve that ball rolling. There’s nonetheless two massive video games in that November camp.
“Each second counts – it’s about constructing one thing particular. We have now been doing that over the previous couple of camps.
“I feel America subsequent summer season will likely be particular, and we’ll really feel that. By no means take these moments without any consideration.
“Generally it sounds such as you’re taking a excessive danger. Generally, for those who do it early and win the ball again early, you’re the one who has loads of possession.
“We wish to be an aggressive workforce, and we’re going to come up towards harder checks and higher groups, so all of that is nice follow for when that comes.”
