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,

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.

European qualification for the 2026 World Cup begins this week, with England and Wales among the nations in action. BBC Sport looks at all you need to know.

The Thomas Tuchel era gets underway for England on Friday with a FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against Albania at Wembley. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens,

The Thomas Tuchel era has begun in earnest for England and in comfortable fashion after the Three Lions dispatched Albania in a 2-0 win at Wembley. Scorers: Lewis-Skelly 20', Kane 78'Coming into