Chelsea and Manchester City are to take part in the inaugural Lionel Messi Cup in December. The first edition of the tournament will involve eight teams at U16 level.

England have sealed World Cup qualification with a flourish, backing up their big win in Serbia with a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia. But there is no call for celebration - Thomas Tuchel's real work starts now.

Usually it's England with the big questions ahead of an away Ashes series.

BBC Sport assesses how England performed against Latvia during the Three Lions' 5-0 victory.

Harry Kane’s remarkable start to the season goes on as Jordan Pickford extends clean sheet record in Riga demolition

Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze also scored as England became the first European qualifiers.

Armenia skipper Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz.

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It was the night when England confirmed the inevitable. Thomas Tuchel and his players are going to the World Cup finals tournament next summer as the winners of qualifying Group K, their progress serene, their record – with two ties still to tick off next month – without blemish.The serious business awaits, the only frisson of jeopardy here provided by …

Harry Kane struck twice, Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze scored, and Maksims Tonisevs turned the ball into his own net to ensure England's smooth passage.

OLIVER HOLT AT THE DAUGAVA STADIUM: Thomas Tuchel and his players secured their place in next summer's jamboree in North America with two qualifying ties to spare

Our chief football reporter, CRAIG HOPE, was in Riga to answer five of the big questions coming out of the 5-0 victory…

England reached their eighth successive World Cup at a canter as Thomas Tuchel's improving side thrashed Latvia 5-0 in Riga to become the first European team to qualify, with two games to spare.

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is now a target for Inter Milan, Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo has a secret release clause, Chelsea want Portuguese teenager Cardoso Varela, plus more.

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England have secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and this is all you need to know about next summer's tournament.

England have qualified for next summer's World Cup, but who are the players who must still prove they deserve a spot in Thomas Tuchel's squad?

Dominant Three Lions seal top spot in Group K as Harry Kane continues superb start to season in Riga rout

The Three Lions booked their spot at next summer’s tournament with two matches to spare