Thomas Tuchel made a perfect start as England manager with a 2-0 win over Albania at Wembley Stadium last night.
The German tactician handed debuts to Dan Burn and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Both players repaid his trust with impressive performances.
Lewis-Skelly scored the opener in the 20th minute after a clever pass from Jude Bellingham. It was a well-taken goal that set the tone for the game.
Meanwhile, Dan Burn played a key role in the clean sheet. His presence in defence made it challenging for Albania to create chances. Burn’s calmness and physicality were vital as England controlled the game.
Harry Kane sealed the win in the 77th minute. Declan Rice delivered a precise cross into the box, and Kane made no mistake with his finish.
Kane and Lewis-Skelly set new England record under Tuchel
Kane has become the first England player to score on his first appearance under three different managers.
The England captain, already the country’s all-time leading scorer, will be keen to maintain his fine form under Tuchel. Kane is a key figure for England as they aim to build momentum.
Lewis-Skelly also made history with his goal against Albania. At 18 years and 176 days old, he became the youngest player ever to score on his England debut.
He broke the record set by Marcus Rashford, who scored at 18 years and 209 days in 2016.
Lewis-Skelly’s debut goal marked the beginning of the Tuchel era. The Arsenal full-back’s calm finish highlighted his potential at the highest level.
Tuchel will hope to see more of that from the youngster in the future.
England’s next match will be against Latvia on Monday. Tuchel’s side will look to build on this strong start and continue their winning ways.
