Tuchel kicks off with a win: England beats Albania 2-0
England romped home to victory on Friday night after beating Albania 2-0 in what marks Thomas Tuchel’s first game in charge.
The all important World Cup qualifier saw England look jittery in the first half as play got underway at Wembley Stadium.
A tightly fought battle of wills, the game saw a string of near misses from captain Harry Kane before Myles Lewis-Skelly found the back of the net 20 minutes in.
It marked a dream debut for the 18-year-old - and the first goal of the Thomas Tuchel era.
The result of a sharp assist from Jude Bellingham, the first-half goal was joined by a second half belter, with the England captain finding the back of the net 77 minutes in.
Picked out by Declan Rice inside the box, the goal marks Kane’s 70th for England.
A positive start to Tuchel’s time as head coach, the World Cup qualifier was an important win for England in their bid to top Group K.
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