England play their first match under new head coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday night, welcoming Albania to Wembley Stadium for a World Cup qualifier. The expectations for Gareth Southgate's successor are clear from the outset,

European qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins Friday, and England kick off their campaign at home against Albania. The Three

Five months after the announcement his appointment, Thomas Tuchel takes the England reigns for the first time on Friday night, Wembley playing host to the Three Lions opening World Cup qualifier against Albania.

There was outcry in the English media. In its bid to end its decades-long wait for a trophy, England’s national team had turned to a German.

Tuchel is currently leading his first England camp and will manage his first game against Albania at Wembley on Friday night.