Tuchel backs Kane call as Latvia test looms: England’s World Cup dream hinges on a sharp, disciplined performance
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defended Kane’s rest in the friendly and confirmed his captain is fully fit for the Latvia qualifier. Ollie Watkins left the squad with an injury, but Tuchel praised the squad’s mental and tactical growth. Latvia are expected to defend stoutly, demanding England to maintain intensity and smart game-management. A win could accelerate England’s World Cup path, but nothing is guaranteed in football’s unpredictable drama.