Tuchel's England Begins World Cup Qualifiers with Back-to-Back Wins

Thomas Tuchel's tenure as England manager starts strong with victories over Albania and Latvia, showcasing tactical experimentation and standout individual performances.

• England defeated Albania 2-0 and Latvia 3-0 in their opening World Cup qualifiers, maintaining two clean sheets under Thomas Tuchel's leadership.
• Reece James marked his return to the national team with a stunning free-kick goal against Latvia, his first for England after a two-year absence.
• Harry Kane extended his international goal tally to a record 71, scoring in both matches, while Eberechi Eze and Myles Lewis-Skelly netted their first England goals.
• Tuchel experimented with formations, including a 4-2-3-1 and 4-1-4-1, emphasizing attacking width, defensive solidity, and tactical flexibility.
• Jude Bellingham narrowly avoided a red card against Latvia, prompting his substitution as Tuchel managed risks effectively while maintaining team discipline.

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