England hosted Latvia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, where the home side took the lead in the 38th minute with a stunning free-kick goal from Reece James.
This marked a significant moment for the Chelsea captain, who celebrated his long-awaited return to England’s starting lineup. His last start for the Three Lions was on September 26, 2022, in a UEFA Nations League match against Germany (which ended 3-3).
Since then, James had only played six minutes for England across two matches.
Today’s match was his 18th appearance for his country since making his debut in 2020, and it also saw him score his first-ever international goal.
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