England Riga to please as they book Cup spot

HARRY Kane helped fire England to World Cup qualification after a 5-0 win against Latvia on a night Thomas Tuchel was teased by fans.

- By JONATHAN VEAL

England's Harry Kane (celebrates scoring with team-mate Morgan Rogers

Captain Kane returned from injury to score two first-half goals last night and continue his goal glut amid a remarkable start to the season, now with 21 goals in 13 games for club and country.

The two in Riga, which took his international tally to 76 and came after Anthony Gordon's classy opener, ensured Tuchel’s side will be in North America next summer, becoming the first European team to qualify.

An own goal from Maksims Tonisevs and a late Eberechi Eze strike made it a night to remember in Riga.

Tuchel has done the first part of his job in getting England to the tournament and if they continue the upward trajectory shown in the last three matches, they will be contenders to win it, with the German facing the prospect of becoming the man to finally end 60 years of hurt.