England qualify for World Cup as Neville and Tuchel targeted by travelling fans

The Three Lions secured automatic qualification from Group K to next summer's showpiece hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, after winning all six of their games so far.

The travelling support in Riga used the fixture to take aim at former international Gary Neville, who sparked a huge backlash after claiming "angry middle-aged white men" were dividing the nation during an online rant about the Manchester synagogue terror attack.

The fans chanted that "Neville's a w*****" - and also turned their ire on current boss Thomas Tuchel.

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The German criticised the home atmosphere during the recent friendly against Wales at Wembley - saying that the 3-0 drubbing was not matched by the fans.

In response, the hardcore in Riga chanted "Are we loud enough for you? at the foreign-born coach.

At one point, they even directly addressed the manager, signing: "Thomas Tuchel, we'll sing when we want".

This was followed by a sarcastic foul-mouthed effort: "Our support is f***ing s***."

Tuchel's side impressively managed to secure their place without conceding a goal in qualification.

This is the ninth consecutive major tournament for which England have qualified - and the eighth consecutive World Cup appearance since their failure in 1994.

England opened the scoring after a spell of dominance over their opponents - as Anthony Gordon struck home in the 26th minute after an impressive run off the flank.

After more possession throughout the first half, captain Harry Kane scored a long-range effort which beat the Latvian goalkeeper for pace to double the advantage just before half-time.

But Kane was not done, as he added to his fine start to the season for club and country by winning and converting a penalty just four minutes later.

England settled into a steady rhythm of pressure after half-time, with Toņiševs turning England's fourth into his own net off a Djed Spence cross just before the hour mark.

Eberechi Eze came off the bench to notch his second career goal for England after drifting off the left hand side to curl the ball into the corner of the net.

The professional dispatching of an inferior side will raise hopes of England going late into the World Cup - and potentially leaving North America having ended 60 years of hurt.