Thomas Tuchel was named as England’s new supervisor in October 2024 in an 18-month contract main up till the 2026 World Cup.
The German, who turns into the Three Lions’ second non-English supervisor after Sven Göran-Eriksson, formally succeeded Gareth Southgate on January 1st, 2025.
Every week earlier than his first match in cost, the previous Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich coach introduced his first squad.
And on March twenty first, Tuchel’s England tenure obtained off to a successful begin because the Three Lions beat Albania 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Right here, a take a look at the gamers concerned within the German’s first fixture in cost…
Jordan Pickford (Everton)
Jordan Pickford speaks to Thomas Tuchel throughout England’s 2-0 win over Albania in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Jordan Pickford was England’s first-choice goalkeeper underneath Gareth Southgate and the Everton shot-stopper was chosen by Thomas Tuchel for the German’s first sport in cost.
Pickford had little to do on the evening, however was vocal together with his defenders and ran over to talk to his supervisor after England’s first purpose.
Kyle Walker (AC Milan)
Kyle Walker battles for the ball with Kristjan Asllani throughout England’s 2-0 win over Albania in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Given his age and decline in type over the previous few months, Kyle Walker’s inclusion in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad divided opinion.
The 34-year-old was chosen within the beginning XI for the sport in opposition to Albania and the right-back put in a strong show as England kicked off the German’s tenure with a clear sheet.
Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
Ezri Konsa on the ball for England in opposition to Albania in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Most popular to Marc Guéhi on the again, Ezri Konsa performed the 90 minutes at Wembley as England shut out Albania in Thomas Tuchel’s first sport in cost.
The Aston Villa centre-back put in an assured efficiency and denied Albania a transparent probability of equalising with a last-ditch sort out on Jasir Asani.
Dan Burn (Newcastle United)
Dan Burn in motion for England in opposition to Albania at Wembley in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Recent from scoring Newcastle United’s opener at Wembley within the Magpies’ League Cup last win over Liverpool 5 days earlier, Dan Burn was again on the similar stadium to make his England debut in opposition to Albania.
The massive defender virtually scored with a strong close-range header which was pushed over the bar by Albania goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha. Burn handed the ball nicely, however was made uncomfortable by substitute Armando Broja late within the sport.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)
Myles Lewis-Skelly celebrates after scoring England’s first purpose in opposition to Albania in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Handed his England debut after some spectacular performances for Arsenal this time period, Myles Lewis-Skelly began at left-back in opposition to Albania and obtained ahead to open the scoring after 20 minutes at Wembley.
It was a composed end from the 18-year-old, who seemed strong in defence and obtained up the pitch nicely in his first sport for the Three Lions.
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Declan Rice on the ball for England in opposition to Albania in March 2026. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
A fixture in England’s midfield underneath Gareth Southgate, it was no shock to see Declan Rice chosen by Thomas Tuchel for the sport in opposition to Albania.
The Arsenal midfielder recycled the ball nicely and supplied a risk from set items. His lofted move arrange Harry Kane for England’s second purpose.
Curtis Jones (Liverpool)
Curtis Jones controls the ball in England’s 2-0 win in opposition to Albania at Wembley in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
After making a scoring debut in opposition to Greece underneath interim supervisor Lee Carsley in November, Curtis Jones gained his third England cap within the win over Albania.
A busy presence early on, the Liverpool midfielder labored arduous and took up some good positions, however lacked a cutting-edge within the last third. He was substituted after 74 minutes.
Jude Bellingham (Actual Madrid)
Jude Bellingham on the ball for England in opposition to Albania in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Already an skilled England participant regardless of his younger age, Jude Bellingham gained his forty first cap within the sport in opposition to Albania.
The Actual Madrid midfielder, who continues to be solely 21 years outdated, arrange Myles Lewis Skelly with a beautiful defence-splitting move within the first half and was a risk for a lot of the evening.
Phil Foden (Manchester Metropolis)
Phil Foden in motion for England in opposition to Albania in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
So usually a match-winner at Manchester Metropolis, Phil Foden has struggled to copy his membership type in an England shirt.
The match in opposition to Albania was one other instance of that development because the 24-year-old didn’t make a lot of an influence. Substituted after 74 minutes.
Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa)
Marcus Rashford on the ball for England in opposition to Albania in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Again within the England setup following his mortgage transfer to Aston Villa in January, Marcus Rashford was handed a begin in assault by Thomas Tuchel for the sport in opposition to Albania.
The 27-year-old arrange Jude Bellingham for one good probability, however was unable to affect the sport as he would have preferred in his first cap in virtually a yr. Substituted on 74 minutes.
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
Harry Kane celebrates after scoring for England in opposition to Albania in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Harry Kane labored with Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich within the 2023/24 season and earned large reward from the German of their time collectively on the Bavarian membership.
The England captain noticed one probability deflected over the bar within the first half, however produced a wonderful end to attain his facet’s second of the evening – and seventieth worldwide purpose – within the 77th minute.
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
Morgan Rogers on the ball for England in opposition to Albania in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Morgan Rogers made his England debut in opposition to Greece final November and the Aston Villa midfielder got here off the bench to win his third cap within the win over Albania.
The 22-year-old was one among three gamers introduced on by Thomas Tuchel after 74 minutes and seemed to assault from a deeper function in midfield.
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
Jarrod Bowen on the ball for England in opposition to Albania at Wembley in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Rewarded for his wonderful type at membership stage, Jarrod Bowen got here off the bench to switch Phil Foden after 74 minutes in opposition to Albania.
England’s second purpose got here simply three minutes after that and the West Ham midfielder was unable to make a huge impact as the sport went flat within the closing phases.
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
Anthony Gordon chases the ball throughout England’s win over Albania at Wembley in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Introduced on to switch Marcus Rashford after 74 minutes at Wembley, Anthony Gordon didn’t get a lot alternative to impress.
The Newcastle United attacker made some good runs within the closing phases, however discovered it troublesome as the sport fizzled out after England’s second purpose. Suffered an damage proper on the finish.
Jordan Henderson (Ajax)
Jordan Henderson in motion for England in opposition to Albania at Wembley in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
A controversial inclusion within the squad on account of his age and his relative lack of enjoying time at Ajax, Jordan Henderson got here off the bench to characteristic for the final eight minutes plus added time.
The previous Liverpool midfielder helped England see out the sport, however the 34-year-old didn’t have time to make a big influence.
Reece James (Chelsea)
Reece James in motion for England in opposition to Albania in March 2025. (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Reece James performed underneath Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea and the right-back was introduced on in added time within the German’s first match as England boss.
The 25-year-old changed goalscorer Myles Lewis-Skelly within the ninetieth minute, however had little to do as England noticed out a 2-0 win at Wembley.
