Myles Lewis-Skelly scored on his debut and Harry Kane grabbed his 70th international goal as Thomas Tuchel made a winning start to life as England head coach with a 2-0 victory over Albania at Wembley. <\/p>\n
Lewis-Skelly, one of two England debutants along with Dan Burn on Tuchel\u2019s first game in charge, scored the first goal of the German\u2019s new era as the 18-year-old converted Jude Bellingham\u2019s through ball in a fairytale moment. <\/p>\n
Newcastle\u2019s Carabao Cup final hero Burn was not too far away from joining the Arsenal teenager on the scoresheet but his the bar from Declan Rice\u2019s corner as England went in the break ahead. <\/p>\n
The second half of England\u2019s opening World Cup qualifying fixture was not overly convincing, with Albania carrying some threat, but captain Kane made sure of the three points as he steered in a composed finish in the 77th minute. <\/p>\n
There is work for Tuchel to do but England made a winning start on their road to the 2026 World Cup and they will return to Wembley on Monday for another qualifier against Latvia. Follow all the reaction from Tuchel\u2019s first game in charge at Wembley below<\/p>\n
‘Fearless’ Lewis-Skelly praised after England debutOnly one way for the reaction to start,it\u2019s England debutant, and goal-scorer, Myles Lewis-Skelly. <\/p>\n
Declan Rice has had this to say about his performance: <\/p>\n
\u201cHe is fearless. He does everything right off the pitch and he is only 18.<\/p>\n
\u201cI knew he was going to play like that tonight because of the confidence he has.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has kept his feet on the ground and it is only the start for him.”<\/p>\n
(The FA via Getty Images)Jamie Braidwood21 March 2025 21:55<\/p>\n
FULL TIME! England 2-0 AlbaniaYou\u2019ve got to start somewhere. But Thomas Tuchel wins his first game in charge of England. Will be interesting to hear what he made of England\u2019s performance. <\/p>\n
(The FA via Getty Images)Jamie Braidwood21 March 2025 21:44<\/p>\n
FULL TIME! England 2-0 AlbaniaThe Thomas Tuchel era is underway with a 2-0 win over Albania at Wembley! Myles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane on the scoresheet. <\/p>\n
Jamie Braidwood21 March 2025 21:40<\/p>\n
England 2-0 Albania90+4 mins: Pickford comes out of his box to make a clearance. He hasn\u2019t had anything to do in the second half, really. <\/p>\n
Jamie Braidwood21 March 2025 21:40<\/p>\n
England 2-0 Albania90+1 mins: We\u2019re into five minutes of added time. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s not been a classic. Or, we\u2019ve seen this type of England game before. It\u2019s a World Cup qualifier, England have won, but it\u2019s not been overly entertaining. <\/p>\n
Jamie Braidwood21 March 2025 21:36<\/p>\n
England 2-0 Albania90 mins: A final change for England and a standing ovation for Myles Lewis-Skelly! The scorer of the opening goal is replaced by Reece James. <\/p>\n
Jamie Braidwood21 March 2025 21:35<\/p>\n
England 2-0 Albania86 mins: That Kane goal has really killed off Albania\u2019s fight. <\/p>\n
And a few England fans are looking to get the early Tube back into London. <\/p>\n
(The FA via Getty Images)Jamie Braidwood21 March 2025 21:32<\/p>\n
England 2-0 Albania82 mins: Back underway. Jordan Henderson is back in an England shirt at Wembley. The former Liverpool captain gets a warm reception. <\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t too long ago that he was booed here after joining a club in Saudi Arabia. He has since moved to Ajax. <\/p>\n
Jamie Braidwood21 March 2025 21:28<\/p>\n
England 2-0 Albania81 mins: The defending from the Albania defender Ajeti was rubbish, as he jumped in for a ball he was never going to win. <\/p>\n
Kane said thank you very much as he shrugged him off and found the corner. <\/p>\n
There has been a stoppage as Albania\u2019s goalkeeper Strakosha can\u2019t continue. <\/p>\n
(Getty Images)Jamie Braidwood21 March 2025 21:27<\/p>\n
GOAL! England 2-0 Albania (KANE 77′)WHO ELSE! ANOTHER GOAL FOR KANE! <\/p>\n
Oh this is quality from the captain! Out of nothing, he lurks at the back post, brings down Rice\u2019s cross and then steers a finish across goal and into the corner. <\/p>\n
70 goals for England – and that is a proper striker\u2019s goal. <\/p>\n
Jamie Braidwood21 March 2025 21:22<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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