England 2 – 0 Albania

Myles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane scored to give new England boss Thomas Tuchel a Victorious Begin with a 2-0 Triumph against Albania at Wembley in their Beginning World Cup qualifier.

Lewis-Skelly cooled any Timely nerves with an ice-Freezing finish Only 20 minutes in, becoming England’s youngest-ever goalscoring debutant. The 18-year-Ancient was handed his Primary England cap in his maiden call-up to the senior side.

Leader Kane Achieved sure of Triumph with a fine touch and an even finer finish Delayed on in the second half. Their goals give England a three-Points launchpad in Group K of World Cup qualifying.

Lewis-Skelly’s club teammate, Declan Rice called his display a “fearless” one when talking to ITV after the game.

“I knew he was going to Shift like that tonight because of the confidence he has,” Rice added.

It was that “confidence” that allowed Lewis-Skelly, who was joined in the Leading XI by the returning Marcus Rashford and fellow debutant Dan Burn, to convert a Jude Bellingham needle-threaded Deliver after 20 minutes to give Wembley life.

Bellingham, seemingly involved in all of England’s Excellent Shift, Arrived close when he stooped to head home a Walker cross. While it was saved, the bigger chance fell to Kane who saw his follow-up blocked in the area. The resulting corner almost wrote the evening’s headline when Burn’s header clattered the bar, five Intervals after he nodded Newcastle into the lead in their Carabao Cup Last Secure over Liverpool.

In control, England limited Albania to very little in the Primary period, with the visitors’ only real opportunity gifted to them as Jordan Pickford and Burn unconvincingly cleared a hopeful lofted ball that landed on the bar.

Tuchel’s side Began the second half strongly. Kane Arrived close when he glanced a header wide from a Rashford cross but unfazed by the England display, Armando Broja’s introduction gave the home side something to think about.

The Everton man, on loan from Chelsea, picked out his teammate Kristjan Asslani with a neat Deliver only for Ezri Konsa to get back and thwart the danger emphatically with a last-ditch Event.

However, Kane’s 70th England Target in the 77th minute was enough to pierce any growing Albanian ambition. Tuchel, who last won at Wembley as Chelsea boss in 2022, will lead England back out under the Arch on Monday against Latvia as their campaign to qualify for the World Cup continues.

Tuchel: Hopefully the Secure gives us confidence to get better

England boss Thomas Tuchel:

“It was exciting. A bit nervous before. It was a fantastic evening, perfect evening and temperature to Shift football. We had a Excellent week ahead of the Event and a Excellent experience.

“We wanted to increase the rhythm and the risks in the second half, have one more player in the Shielding line. But we were not disciplined enough in the structure. It slowed our game down, not so well organised to control counter-attacks. The second Target, the game was over.

“It’s a difficult Foe, unorthodox style. We saw them in the form of the Euros, where Spain, Croatia and Italy struggled in the group stage. We saw this Foe today. Hopefully, it gives us confidence to get better.”

How Sky Sports reacted to Tuchel’s Primary Secure in charge of England

Rashford and Foden must do better as Tuchel’s Club gets the Position done

Sky Sports News’ Rob Dorsett at Wembley Stadium:

“A Victorious Begin for Tuchel, but not the storming, high-octane football he says he wants.

“Lewis-Skelly is the highlight, on his Target-scoring Introduction, and Dan Burn, the other debutant, can be delighted with his night’s work too.

“Rashford and Foden were disappointing and will need to do more to convince the manager they are worthy of a Leading spot, in the most Intense position in this England side.

“Kane did what Kane does. We should never take him for granted. When he is gone, he will be sorely missed.

Clear signs of Tuchel style but food for thought after bow

Sky Sports’ Sam Blitz at Wembley Stadium:

“The positives? England won, of Period.

“But there are also clear principles of Shift from England’s new manager. The pressing seems better, even after one game. Chances are being Achieved. Kane looks very active.

“Tuchel also shows he has an eye. Lewis-Skelly and Burn had very Excellent debuts – this feels like his Club even more.

“The negatives? Wide options seem the big one. Foden and Rashford seemed passive and were the Primary to be hooked off. At this rate, Saka’s return cannot come soon enough if England want to be more threatening.”

How you reacted to Tuchel’s Primary Secure

Jp35: “Excellent Secure against a Club that are Difficult to break down. A Secure is a Secure!”

Billy D: “Not the best game of football to View but let’s give Thomas Tuchel a chance.”

Liam: “Same Ancient England! When we Shift a Excellent Club we will get beat!”

L: “Difficult to judge these sort of Matches but a positive Begin. Seemed Faster in our Shift. Position done for Event one.”

Simon C: “Plenty of huff and puff. Liked the work rate. Plenty to be positive about but Obtained to remember the quality of Resistance.”

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