Summary

  • Toone scores hat-trick as England run riot in Latvia

  • White goes second on all-time England scoring list but misses penalty

  • England top of Group D in 2023 World Cup qualifying

  • Lionesses have maximum points from first four games and +32 goal difference

  1. 'We want to score lots'published at 18:17 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    England are ranked eighth in the world - 94 places above Latvia - and have three wins from three.

    They also sit top of their qualifying group so Sarina Wiegman is expecting them to dominate possession.

    "I think it's going to be a game just like the ones in September so they won't be as good as Northern Ireland," she added.

    "We will definitely have the ball all the time. We want to bring the same energy and the quality we brought on Saturday.

    "We want to score lots of goals and concede none."

  2. Postpublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Sorry, that's the end of this live text as I'm quickly booking a flight to Latvia to get in on this party...

  3. 'A little different shape'published at 18:14 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    England

    England boss Sarina Wiegman, who celebrates her 52nd birthday today, tells ITV 4: "We start with a little different shape so we're starting how we finished on Saturday. I want to see Keira [Walsh] in the midfield and Beth Mead did a good job on Saturday.

    "Keira has done a good job and today we play with lots of people in front. The next international is against Austria so we will probably not start like we have done.

    "The perfect birthday present? It's just a present that you can have a party with 52 people in Latvia! Let's go home with 12 points."

  4. Happy birthday boss!published at 18:12 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    A big three-point present?

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  5. Postpublished at 18:09 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    Bethany England came off the bench at Wembley to score alongside Beth Mead.

    She's been rewarded with a start tonight and it will be interesting to see how she works alongside Ellen White.

    Can they help each other to get on the scoresheet?

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  6. White chasing Smith's recordpublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    Four to go...

    Ellen White will equal Kelly Smith's all-time goalscoring record for the Lionesses if she bags a hat-trick tonight.

    Four goals will break the record. Will she do it in Latvia?

    .Image source, BBC Sport
  7. Football Black List 2021published at 18:02 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

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    Alex Scott, Nikita Parris and Anita Asante are among those who have been named on a list of Britain's most influential black footballers.

    The annual Football Black List recognises the efforts of black figures working in various areas of the game.

    First published in 2008, it highlights black industry professionals who are positive influencers.

    Aston Villa's Asante, Arsenal's Parris and BBC Football Focus presenter Scott are three Lionesses included.

    Read more here.

  8. Captaincy remains 'an honour'published at 17:59 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    It will be a fourth game as captain for Leah Williamson under Sarina Wiegman.

    Whether it is made permanent is still yet to be seen but the Arsenal defender/midfielder says it is a "huge honour".

    "I don't think anyone would ever get used to this. While it falls in my lap I hope I can do well in the job.

    "It's the most sought after job in football. It's not something I have ever chased, it's not something that's on the agenda, it's just a matter of circumstance."

    .Image source, Getty Images
  9. Charles misses outpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    England

    Chelsea defender Niamh Charles picked up "a very slight knock to her ankle in training", the Football Association has confirmed.

    She is left out of the squad tonight.

  10. Beattie on difficult cancer battlepublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Scotland v Sweden (19:05 BST)

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    Scotland and Arsenal defender Jen Beattie is encouraging women to get screened following her "really difficult" period with breast cancer.

    Beattie was diagnosed a year ago, a few days after a biopsy, before having surgery to remove the lump in her breast.

    Although the 30-year-old was still able to play football, she admits it was a "very tricky time".

    "I was away from family and friends through the pandemic," she said.

    "I was going to the majority of appointments by myself. I leaned on my team-mates during those couple of months more so than ever - and they were amazing."

    Read more here.

  11. Other home nations in actionpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

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    It's a big game for Northern Ireland tonight following their defeat to England on Saturday.

    They take on Austria - both teams battling for second place in the group - at home at 19:00 BST.

    Read Andy Gray's preview here.

    Wales also take on Estonia (19:15 BST) as they look to close in on group leaders France. Preview here.

    Scotland are playing Sweden in a friendly at 19:05 BST.

  12. '50th cap will be special'published at 17:45 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    Chelsea forward Fran Kirby will make her 50th appearance for England tonight.

    She said earlier this week it will be a "really, really special" moment for her.

    "It's been a rollercoaster for sure but it's a journey I'm really proud of and one I think looking back, I wouldn't change a lot," she added.

    "I've been through a lot but it's made me who I am. I'm really happy with how it's going."

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  13. Mead magic at Wembleypublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    Media caption,

    England 4-0 Northern Ireland: Beth Mead scores hat-trick as Lionesses seal Wembley win

    A 14-minute hat-trick and scoring with your first touch just seconds after coming off the bench at Wembley Stadium?

    It was a dream night for Beth Mead on Saturday as England beat Northern Ireland 4-0 thanks to three goals from the Arsenal forward.

  14. Postpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    A very attacking line-up from Sarina Wiegman. It's a first chance to see a centre-forward partnership of Ellen White and Bethany England too.

    Thoughts on the team selection? Get in touch using #bbcfootball

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  15. Team news - Mead and England startpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    England

    Sarina Wiegman has made three changes to the side from the win over Northern Ireland on Saturday, in what looks like a 3-5-2 formation.

    Hat-trick hero Beth Mead is in for Nikita Parris, while Demi Stokes and Rachel Daly drop out of the defence.

    Captain Leah Williamson is in a back three with Millie Bright and Alex Greenwood. Bethany England starts alongside Ellen White in a front two. Keira Walsh starts in midfield.

    England XI: Earps, Williamson, Bright, Greenwood, Mead, Kirby, Walsh, Toone, Hemp, White, England.

    Subs: MacIver, Hampton, Daly, Stanway, Wubben-Moy, Parris, Staniforth, Stokes, Scott, Russo, Carter,

  16. Hello!published at 17:29 British Summer Time 26 October 2021

    Latvia v England (18:30 BST)

    Three wins from three, three clean sheets and nine points from a possible nine.

    It's been the perfect start to the Sarina Wiegman era with England. Can they keep it going in Latvia tonight?

    Kick-off is about an hour away.

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