The key talking points ahead of England’s World Cup qualifier against Albania
Tuchel is at long last taking charge of his first England game.
New boss Thomas Tuchel takes charge of his first England match as World Cup qualification begins against Albania on Friday evening.
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the main talking points ahead of the Group K qualifier at Wembley.
Tuchel’s first game
Having been named Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor in October and started the role on New Year’s Day, Tuchel is at long last taking charge of his first England game. Friday’s match against Albania is the first stop on the road to next summer’s World Cup in North America and a sell-out crowd is heading to Wembley for the start of this new era. England’s previous 10 permanent managers have opened their reigns with victories, with Sir Bobby Robson the last to fail to do so. Only Sir Alf Ramsey, whose World Cup heroics Tuchel is looking to replicate, lost his first match.
Premier League is the way for Tuchel
Will Kane still be able?
Burn, baby Burn
Another Albania walkover?
