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Lewis-Skelly scores first goal of Tuchel era on senior debut and makes history

talksport.com, 21 March 2025, 18:13
Follow all the action as Thomas Tuchel takes charge of his first game as England manager against Albania, live on talkSPORT.

Tuchel makes his bow on the touchline at Wembley in a World Cup 2026 qualifier after being named as Gareth Southgate's successor.

The German begins the first international break of his tenure with two home games, one against Albania and the other against Latvia.

England will hope to make the perfect start under Tuchel, as the new boss looks to lead his side towards ending their 58 years of hurt.

talkSPORT commentary: Live stream HERE, app HERE.

England XI: Pickford, Walker, Konsa, Burn, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Jones, Bellingham, Rashford, Foden, Kane.

Subs: D. Henderson, Trafford, James, Guehi, J. Henderson, Colwill, Eze, Rogers, Gordon, Solanke, Bowen, Livramento.

Albania XI: Strakosha, Balliu, Aliji, Djimsiti, Ajeti, Ramadani, Asllani, Bajrami, Uzuni, Laci, Asani.

Subs: Kastrati, Sherri, Shehu, Manaj, Mihaj, Kumbulla, Berish, Muci, Ismaijli, Pajaziti, Hoxha, Broja.

You can follow all of the action in our live blog below...

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