The debate over less-established nations and pre-qualification tournaments rages on in the men’s game, but it has been partially quietened by the success of the recently-introduced Nations League. From the 10-0 walkover Gareth Southgate’s England men played out against San Marino last month to the USA’s 13-0 win over Thailand in the group stage of the 2019 Women’s World Cup, these huge scores are not going away. Qualification tweaks or infrastructural reforms? Pointless thrashings or a chance to share the limelight? England’s record-breaking 20-0 win over Latvia last night has reignited the debate over the lopsided scorelines that punctuate international football across both the women’s and men’s games.
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