The first game under national coach Thomas Tuchel was eagerly awaited by the English public. There was an unspectacular victory against Albania.
A debut was successful: Thomas Tuchel’s first game as an English national coach ended with a 2-0 win against Albania in the World Cup qualification. The guests in the London Wembleystadion had little chance of scoring, while England used its opportunities well.
In the 19th minute, debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly scored the 1-0 lead goal, Harry Kane added in the 77th minute. On Monday evening, Latvia is now waiting for the “Three Lions”, which are considered clear favorites in their group.
England 2-0 (1-0) Albania
90.+5 minute – so, that’s it! England fetches a deserved but unspectacular victory against Albania.
90th minute – there is five minutes of stoppage time.
88th minute – the rows in the Wembleystadion clear, the first fans go home. You are sure that you don’t miss any further hits.
86th minute – much does not happen now. The game ripples.
80th minute – for Albania’s goalkeeper Strakosha it doesn’t go on. He has to go down injured.
77th minute – goal for England! Is that the decision? Declan Rice beats a ball from the half -right edge of the penalty area on the long post, where Harry Kane near the five -meter space prevails against his opponent in the duel and scores the 70th goal of his international career.
74th minute – now England is back in forward gear, but in an air duel between Harry Kane and Thomas Strakosha, the latter seems to have hurt and must be treated. The game is interrupted.
71. Minute – and again Albania is aggressively noticeable! This time again without success, but it remains exciting.
66th minute – Armando Broja comes at least a little dangerous in front of the English goal, but goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has the situation under control.
60th minute – the Albanians play out almost every counter opportunities. It won’t be really dangerous for the English.
56th minute – the result keeps the game relatively open, the Albanian fans also make good noise here in the Wembley. The performance of the guests has so far been rather inconspicuous.
48th minute – Albania begins brisk, but comes to a conclusion that an English defender can block.
46th minute – so, we continue in the Wembley. The second half is kicked off.