In his debut as England manager, Thomas Tuchel guided the team to a 2-0 victory over Albania in World Cup qualifying, thanks to goals from Myles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane. Despite the win, Tuchel expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, calling for better energy and creativity, particularly in the second half. He praised debutants Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn, noting Lewis-Skelly's impressive play and personality. While Rashford and Foden had less impact, Tuchel highlighted the need for inventive runs and pace to unlock defenses better.
Tuchel acknowledged the need for improvement despite a win, stating, "We can do better, we have to do better," emphasizing England's lack of urgency and creative runs.
The match showcased promising talent with Myles Lewis-Skelly scoring on debut. Tuchel praised him, saying, "Amazing player, amazing personality...it's normal to fall in love with him."
Tuchel pointed out the team lacked pace and creativity, especially in the second half, noting, "I felt we were too slow and in general not enough runs off the ball."
Despite the victory, Tuchel's criticisms of the performance reveal a desire for evolution in play, highlighting areas where the team can improve even after a win.
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