Reece James Shines in England’s World Cup Qualifier Against Latvia
Reece James, the Chelsea captain, delivered an outstanding performance in England's recent World Cup qualifier against Latvia, earning high praise from football legends Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker. The match, which took place at Wembley Stadium, saw England secure a convincing victory, with James playing a pivotal role on the right flank.
Shearer, speaking on BBC's Match of the Day, lauded James for his defensive solidity and attacking prowess, describing him as a 'complete modern full-back'. Lineker echoed these sentiments on his podcast, highlighting James' ability to influence the game at both ends of the pitch. Their comments underscore the growing reputation of the young defender, who has been a consistent performer for both club and country.
England's dominant display against Latvia has bolstered their position in the World Cup qualifiers, with fans and pundits alike optimistic about their chances of reaching the tournament. As the qualifiers progress, all eyes will be on talents like Reece James, who continue to make significant contributions to the national team's success.
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Who scored for England vs. Latvia?
Both Reece James and Eberechi Eze opened their international goalscoring accounts, to secure a 3-0 win over Latvia. In between, Harry Kane of course got his 71st goal, but this didn't quite become the stat-padding some might have expected. Latvia didn't let it.
Where is England playing Latvia tonight?
England 3-0 Latvia: Result James opened the scoring at Wembley with his first international goal on his first start for his country since September 2022 with a superb free kick.
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