Tuchel looks up after a successful England debut

Tuchel finds game “not exactly exciting”

In the interview of the broadcaster BBC, Tuchel admitted that his team could not show anything of the exciting football that he had announced. “I understand that it wasn’t exactly to look at, but we still had to do what had to be done,” said Tuchel.

British media evaluated the debut of the German trainer in a similar way. “It wasn’t exactly the exciting roller coaster ride that Thomas Tuchel had promised us,” wrote the “Sun”. The “Guardian” also said: “It was not an evening when Thomas Tuchel’s England made the hearts beat faster. But Tuchel’s big debut offered the most important thing: one victory.”

England dominant, but rarely dangerous

England determined the game and dominated the Albanians over long distances. However, the Three Lions rarely developed real goal danger against the defensive guests. “We struggled to get through the last 60 to 80 meters,” admitted Tuchel. “But if we were through the defense, we were immediately dangerous.”

The 18-year-old Arsenal professional Myles Lewis-Skelly scored the lead after 20 minutes. “I lack the words,” he told the station ITV after the final whistle. “I am so grateful to the coach that he gave me your trust.” Bayern star Harry Kane made the decision in the 77th minute. Shortly afterwards, the first spectators made their way home.

Fans prepare friendly reception

Before the game, Tuchel was received by the fans with a large banner with the inscription “Welcome to the home of football, Thomas”. His first game, in addition in the Wembley Stadium in front of over 82,000 spectators, was a great experience, said the 51-year-old, who wants to end England’s 60-year-old World Cup in the 2026 World Cup. Already on Monday, his team will continue in the World Cup qualification. Then Latvia is a guest in Wembley.