England attacking injury crisis as star who started win over over Wales is sent home while squad fly to Latvia

By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER and LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 05:39 EDT, 13 October 2025 | Updated: 06:23 EDT, 13 October 2025 Ollie Watkins has been sent home from England's camp with an injury. The Aston Villa forward scored in...

In the name of security, Latvian soldiers to serve longer; pension system to become stricter

The government on Tuesday approved amendments prepared by the Ministry of Defence to the Military Service Law and the Service Pensions for Military Personnel Law, which will gradually increase the maximum age for active military service for...

More pesticides used on fruit, less on vegetables in Latvia

A marked increase was recorded in pesticide use on apple orchards – from 0.82 kg per hectare in 2019 to 1.47 kg per hectare in 2024, or by 80 %. For pear orchards, application rates rose from 1.87 kg to 2.40 kg (28 %), and for plum orchards – from...

Preview: Latvia vs England - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Latvia and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. The Daugava Stadium in Riga could be the site of England's World Cup 2026 qualification party on...

England lineup vs. Latvia: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 qualifier as Thomas Tuchel makes Harry Kane decision

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 Qualifying Group K clash with Latvia. England boss Thomas Tuchel is optimistic that Harry Kane will be available for the Three Lions' potentially decisive...

How England can secure place at 2026 World Cup vs Latvia

England can secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup with two matches to spare if they beat Latvia on Tuesday, with Thomas Tuchel's side taking the trip at Daugava Stadium boasting a 100% record in their qualifying campaign thus far....

Watkins out of England squad to face Latvia

Strike up the band

Residents of a senior community in Ortonville form musical group, perform to good crowds As we age, the talents we once possessed are used much less frequently, if at all. That’s the way Dennis Carlson, a resident at Fairway View Senior...

England star sent home from camp ahead by Thomas Tuchel ahead of Latvia qualifier

Steve Wollaston and Tom Parsons 08:36, 12 Oct 2025 (Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) England defender Jarell Quansah will be absent from Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Latvia after picking up an injury. The centre-half has been...

Latvia demonstrates its defence drone development

On October 3rd, Latvian drone manufacturers demonstrated 'interceptor drones' they have developed, which are planned to soon strengthen Latvia's air defence. Demonstrations were held at the Sēlija military range, to show media representatives...

Travelling to Riga, Latvia

It’s close to midnight when I emerge from the KLM flight that’s brought me from Amsterdam, fighting the horde of Ryanair arrivals that crowd passport control at Riga International Airport in Latvia. A seasoned official who looks like he should be...

World Cup 2026: How England can qualify against Latvia as Thomas Tuchel's side receive major boost

England take a major step towards qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball on Saturday evening. England took a major step towards World Cup 2026 qualification without kicking a ball on Saturday evening. Thomas Tuchel's men are yet...

Latvian house prices rose strongly in second quarter

In the second quarter of 2025, house prices, as measured by the House Price Index, increased by 5.1% in the euro area and by 5.4% in the EU compared with the same quarter of the previous year, according to latest Eurostat data. Compared with the...

Latvia’s first 'Dual Use Export Forum' coming to Liepāja in November

On November 11th and 12th, Liepāja’s striking concert hall “Great Amber” will host the 'Latvian Dual Use Export Forum' for the first time. The forum aims to bring together Latvian and international companies, policymakers, and investors to...

Jarell Quansah ruled out of England’s Latvia qualifier

Jarell Quansah will miss England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia due to injury and the defender will return to his club Bayer Leverkusen, the national team said on Saturday. England did not reveal the nature of his injury but the 22-year-old...

England without a key player against Latvia

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The England national team has issued an official statement announcing that Jarell Quansah is injured and will miss the match against Latvia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers next Tuesday. The defender has returned...

England star forced to pull out squad ahead of Latvia match as Thomas Tuchel suffers blow

Jarell Quansah has withdrawn from England’s squad after sustaining an injury, forcing him to miss Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Latvia. The 22-year-old centre-back has returned to Bayer Leverkusen as a precaution, with medical staff at the...

England suffer defensive injury blow before Latvia World Cup qualifier as 16-month wait goes on

England are hit with a defensive injury withdrawal ahead of their World Cup 2026 qualifier with Latvia, as a painful 16-month wait is prolonged. England have been hit by a defensive injury withdrawal ahead of their upcoming World Cup 2026...

England defender Quansah injured, out of Latvia World Cup qualifier

JARELL QUANSAH will miss England’s World Cup qualifier against Latvia due to injury and the defender will return to his club Bayer Leverkusen. The national team announced this development on Saturday without revealing the specific nature of his...

England star PULLS OUT of squad for World Cup qualifier vs Latvia as Thomas Tuchel makes decision on replacement

JARELL QUANSAH has left the England camp due to injury. The uncapped centre-back has returned to his club Bayer Leverkusen as a precaution and will miss Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Latvia. 1 Jarell Quansah has pulled out of the England...