Eberechi Eze marked a particular second in his England profession by scoring his first worldwide purpose within the Three Lions’ 3-0 win over Latvia at Wembley.
After being left on the bench within the 2-0 victory in opposition to Albania, the Crystal Palace star took simply quarter-hour on the pitch to make an affect. Slicing in from the left together with his trademark dribbling, Eze fired a shot that took a deflection earlier than hitting the again of the online.
His purpose made him solely the second Crystal Palace participant in historical past to attain for England, becoming a member of Peter Taylor, who netted twice again in 1976.
England Safe Snug Win
England, enjoying their second match beneath new supervisor Thomas Tuchel, dominated possession in opposition to Latvia however needed to wait till the thirty eighth minute to interrupt the impasse. Reece James opened the scoring with a shocking free-kick, earlier than Harry Kane doubled the lead within the second half with a close-range end from Declan Rice’s cross.
Eze then sealed the win late on, capping off a assured efficiency together with his first purpose for his nation.
Tuchel made 4 modifications from the Albania recreation, with England as soon as once more controlling the match from begin to end. Regardless of some early frustration and a mix-up involving goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, the Three Lions finally discovered their rhythm and secured a cushty win.
Eze’s efficiency will definitely give Tuchel extra to consider as England proceed their World Cup qualification marketing campaign.
