England defeats Latvia 3-0, Tuchel praises Bellingham

In England's 3-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Latvia, head coach Thomas Tuchel expressed relief that Jude Bellingham avoided a red card after receiving an early yellow and making a late tackle on Raivis Jurkovskis. Tuchel substituted Bellingham for Phil Foden in the 67th minute to mitigate any risk, stating they were 'a bit lucky' to avoid further penalties. The match saw Reece James score a stunning free-kick, marking his successful return to the national team, while Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze added to the scoreline. Tuchel acknowledged areas for improvement despite the win, emphasizing the need for discipline and better performance as they prepare for tougher competition. This match marked Tuchel's second consecutive victory since taking charge, with England now looking ahead to their next qualifiers. Tuchel praised the team's attitude and energy, indicating a positive trajectory in his coaching tenure.