England is gearing up to face Latvia in a World Cup 2026 qualifier, with Thomas Tuchel’s side aiming to extend their remarkable 56-match unbeaten run against countries they are facing for the first time.
The Three Lions have not lost such a match since 1959, when they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Mexico.
A Historic Encounter
Monday’s match at Wembley will mark the first-ever senior men’s international between England and Latvia.
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The two nations have never met in a competitive fixture, making this encounter a historic one.
Tuchel’s Team Selection
With just 72 hours between matches, Tuchel is expected to make some changes to his starting lineup.
Anthony Gordon’s withdrawal due to a hip injury may pave the way for Morgan Rogers to make his full debut.
Meanwhile, Jarrod Bowen is a contender to start on the right-hand side, replacing Phil Foden.
