Ella Toone Shines with a Hat-Trick as England Extend Qualifying Streak

England’s Lionesses delivered another commanding performance on Tuesday, overwhelming Latvia with a resounding 10-0 victory in their World Cup qualifying campaign. Following their 4-0 win against Northern Ireland over the weekend, the team has now scored an impressive 32 goals in just four matches under head coach Sarina Wiegman.

Ella Toone Leads the Charge
Manchester United forward Ella Toone was the star of the night, claiming the match ball with a well-earned hat-trick. She opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a clean strike after Latvia failed to clear a free kick and added a second following excellent teamwork from Beth Mead and Fran Kirby. Toone completed her hat-trick with a precise near-post finish in the second half.

Supporting Scorers Add to the Tally
Beth Mead, continuing her excellent form, contributed another goal after her stunning hat-trick against Northern Ireland. Ellen White, Leah Williamson, Georgia Stanway, and Rachel Daly also joined the scoring spree. White, however, missed a penalty in the first half after being fouled by Latvia’s goalkeeper, Enija-Anna Vaivode, and later hit the woodwork with a looping header.

The Lionesses’ dominance extended to the second half, with Mead setting up Daly for her second goal of the night. Williamson and Stanway added quickfire strikes to cap off a relentless display against a struggling Latvian defence.

Wiegman’s Winning Start
Under Sarina Wiegman’s leadership, England has displayed unparalleled form in their World Cup qualifiers. Earlier wins included 8-0, 10-0, and 4-0 triumphs over North Macedonia, Luxembourg, and Northern Ireland. The Lionesses now sit two points clear of Austria at the top of Group D, solidifying their position as strong favourites for qualification.