"Thomas Tuchel's appointment as Gareth Southgate's successor came with great fanfare, but his first four games as England manager have left many uninspired. Though the Three Lions have maximum points in their 2026 World Cup qualification group and are firmly on course for a spot at next year's tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, a 3-1 friendly defeat to Senegal in June brought plenty of criticism."
"What's expected? The Opta supercomputer does not forecast Saturday's game to be the most competitive affair. England were victorious in 96.9% of the model's pre-match simulations, with 2% finishing level. Andorra have won just one of their last 27 matches (D5 L21), a 2-0 friendly victory over San Marino in October 2024. They are given a 1.1% win probability. England have won all seven of their matches against Andorra without conceding a single goal"
Thomas Tuchel began as England manager with high expectations but produced uninspiring displays across his first four games. England still hold maximum points in their 2026 World Cup qualifying group and remain on track for the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada. A 3-1 friendly defeat to Senegal in June generated criticism and raised scrutiny of performance. England face Andorra at Villa Park—their first match there since 2005—then travel to Serbia. Opta projects a heavy England advantage, while Andorra enter with poor recent form and a long win drought.
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