"Of course, we are aware we are the favourites. We expect a win, but we need to be prepared of how to win, where to find the spaces. We demand the respects of the game."
"We expect a deep block in a 4-5-1, maybe a 3-5-2. We need to have answers to that. We don't want to get away with 80 or 90%. We want to put in a performance that we will be happy with. I expect a performance that makes us deserved winners. I know it's never guaranteed to win football matches. Being unlucky is a big part of the game. We expect a top performance."
England travel to Riga to face Latvia in World Cup qualifying, with victory guaranteeing a place at the World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The team recorded a 3-0 friendly win over Wales and seeks continuity under Thomas Tuchel, who has five wins in six matches in charge. Tuchel stresses identical preparation for every opponent and anticipates deep, compact defensive systems requiring specific answers. Harry Kane is confirmed fit and brings a strong away record of 35 goal involvements in 36 appearances. Latvia will be the 72nd nation England have played away.
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