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Talking points as England target World Cup qualification with victory in Latvia
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The Irish News
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England continue their quest for World Cup qualification as they travel to Latvia on Tuesday and they could get the job done in Riga. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the talking points ahead of the game. North America here we come England...
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England call up youngster after Ollie Watkins injury blow as Latvia clash looms
Tottenham Hotspur forward Dane Scarlett has been called up to train with the England squad ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Latvia, following the withdrawal of Ollie Watkins through injury. The 21-year-old joins Thomas Tuchel’s squad as...
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Marcus Rashford appears to aim savage dig at Man United ahead of England match with Latvia
Marcus Rashford has aimed a thinly-veiled dig at former club Manchester United ahead of England’s World Cup qualifier against Latvia later this week. Rashford, 27, joined United at the age of seven, bursting onto the scene as a teenager under...
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Human rights commissioner slams deportation of Russians from Latvia as criminal act
MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. Deporting Russians from Latvia for not knowing the state language is an egregious violation of human rights, Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova told reporters. "What we’re talking about is an...
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Latvia joins NATO's Renovator project, takes on reconstruction of one Ukrainian military hospital
Latvia will take part in NATO's Renovator project, which involves the restoration of five Ukrainian military hospitals, the purchase of medical equipment for them and the training of healthcare professionals, and will also take on the management...
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Harry Kane can punch England’s ticket to the World Cup finals by scoring in win over Latvia
Harry Kane is expected to be fit for England’s World Cup qualifier against Latvia (Picture: PA Wire) It was a formality from the start that England would qualify for next summer’s World Cup finals but that becomes reality when Thomas Tuchel and...
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Latvia Joins NATO Renovator Project to Restore Ukrainian Military Hospitals
Latvia joins a NATO project called “Renovator,” aimed at restoring five Ukrainian military hospitals, equipping them with modern medical equipment, and training medical professionals, as well as the reconstruction of one of these facilities. The...
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Ollie Watkins out of England game in Latvia after injury, returns to Aston Villa
Julian Finney/Getty Images Ollie Watkins has withdrawn from the England squad and returned to Aston Villa after picking up an injury during Thursday’s victory against Wales. England will travel to Latvia for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier with a...
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Tuchel: Rashford’s numbers don’t match his potential — he should be world’s best
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The Times
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Thomas Tuchel has said he believes Marcus Rashford can be one of the best players in the world — but his “numbers don’t reach the potential”. Rashford has scored only one goal in five matches for Tuchel’s England, and has 18 goals in 65 caps....
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England boss Thomas Tuchel suffers blow with key player set to miss Latvia match following freak accident
England have been dealt a setback ahead of their World Cup qualifier in Latvia, with striker Ollie Watkins ruled out through injury. The Aston Villa forward, 29, was forced off at half-time during England’s 3-0 win over Wales at Wembley on...
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England star forced out of squad vs Latvia after suffering injury blow
England manager Thomas Tuchel at St George's Park ( Image: The FA via Getty Images) England striker Ollie Watkins will miss the World Cup qualifier against Latvia, the Three Lions have confirmed. Watkins sustained a knock during the friendly...
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Watkins ruled out of England's Latvia WC qualifier
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BDNews24
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International Friendly - England v Wales - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - Oct 9, 2025 England's Ollie Watkins scores their second goal REUTERS/Hannah Published : 13 Oct 2025, 09:08 PM Updated : 13 Oct 2025, 09:08 PM Aston Villa forward Ollie...
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Latvia extends nighttime airspace restrictions near borders with Russia and Belarus
Latvia has extended nighttime airspace restrictions along its borders with Russia and Belarus, the country's Defense Ministry announced on Oct. 7. Latvia fully closed its airspace along the Russian and Belarusian borders between Sept. 11 and 18,...
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England provide Ollie Watkins injury update ahead of trip to Latvia
Ollie Watkins picked up a painful knock against Wales (Picture: Getty Images) England will be without Ollie Watkins for their trip to Latvia on Tuesday night as the striker has withdrawn from the squad due to injury. The Aston Villa forward...
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England handed Harry Kane boost for Latvia trip but new injury confirmed
A squad of 22 players will fly to Riga on Monday evening for the match against Latvia in which, following Group K rivals Albania’s win over Serbia in Belgrade on Saturday, England will officially seal qualification for next summer’s World Cup...
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Latvia gambling trade body slams proposed tax rise, warns of further venue closures
Tax on various types of gambling in Latvia is set to increase from January 2026. The Association of Licensed Gambling Operators in Latvia (LLAB) has hit out at plans to increase gambling tax in the country, warning it could instead result in a...
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Ollie Watkins ruled out of England’s game against Latvia with injury
LONDON (AP) — Ollie Watkins has returned to Aston Villa after an injury ruled him out of England’s World Cup qualifying game against Latvia on Tuesday, as captain Harry Kane is set for a possible return. Watkins scored in England’s 3-0 win over...
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Soccer-Watkins ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia
Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Wales - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 9, 2025 England's Ollie Watkins scores their second goal REUTERS/Hannah Mckay (Reuters) -Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins has been ruled out...
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Huge blow for England as Watkins is ruled out of the World Cup qualifier against Latvia
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Tribal Football
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England and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been ruled out of the World Cup qualifier against Latvia on Tuesday night. Watkins scored to help England to a 3-0 victory over Wales last week but picked up a knock which will leave him out of the...
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Watkins ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia
Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia due to injury, the FA said on Monday. The 29-year-old, who has scored six goals in 20 internationals, picked up a knock in the 3-0 friendly win...
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