England might have had more in a high-intensity first half, Harry Kane seeing a shot blocked on the line and debutant Dan Burn going close with a thundering header. Albania, however, posed more trouble after the interval, finding time to work around their opponents press and look to send their wingers flying forward on the counter.

Thomas Tuchel believes Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford were not ‘aggressive’ enough in attacking areas during England’s 2-0 win against Albania on Friday night. England got off to a winning start in Tuchel’s first game in charge as goals from Myles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane sealed a win for the Three Lions in their first 2026 World Cup qualifier.

Thomas Tuchel's England reign got off to a winning start as the Three Lions dispatched Albania 2-0 at Wembley in their World Cup qualifying opener. The German manager, who opted not to sing the national anthem,

Ultimately, he will be judged on results and whether he can end England’s search for a first trophy since the World Cup in 1966. Tuchel has told the players it is his job to add a second star above the national badge, which represents the number of World Cups won.

Thomas Tuchel admitted lacklustre England must "do better" after the Three Lions boss started his reign with a spluttering 2-0 win against minnows Albania on Friday.England captain Harry Kane finally wrapped up the win with a clinical strike in the 77th minute.

New head coach Thomas Tuchel handed Arsenal's teenaged left back Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle United defender Dan Burn their England debuts against Albania at Wembley in the country's opening 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday.

Thomas Tuchel has handed debuts to Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn in his first game as England boss, with Marcus Rashford also named in the starting lineup to face Albania.