Tuchel Starts England Tenure with Albania Win

Thomas Tuchel began his tenure as England's manager with a 2-0 victory over Albania in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, highlighted by Myles Lewis-Skelly becoming the youngest England player to score on his debut at age 18 years and 176 days. The young Arsenal left-back scored in the 20th minute, assisted by Jude Bellingham, while captain Harry Kane secured the win with his 70th international goal in the 77th minute. Despite dominating possession, England's performance was considered underwhelming, with fans showing signs of boredom during the match. Tuchel has emphasized a shift from a defensive mindset to a more ambitious, fearless approach as he reshapes the team. Debutant Dan Burn also stood out, coming close to scoring early in the game. England will continue their qualifiers against Latvia, while Albania will face Andorra.