England’s new era under Thomas Tuchel began with a 2-0 victory over Albania, but the German was quick to highlight areas for improvement. Against Latvia, the challenge is to build on that

Analysis as England's brave new era under Tuchel began with a comfortable victory over Albania in World Cup qualification at Wembley

Thomas Tuchel will take charge of his first England match on Friday when they host Albania at Wembley Stadium in the team's first World Cup qualifier. They are also alongside Andorra, Latvia and Servia in in Group K.

England continue their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Monday as they host Latvia at Wembley at 7:45pm (UK time). England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Walker, Guehi, Colwill, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Jones; Bowen, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.

Kick-off, Team News and How to WatchThomas Tuchel’s tenure as England manager began with precision and control. A 2-0 win over Albania may not have set pulses

Winger Anthony Gordon has withdrawn from the England squad due to an injury sustained in their World Cup qualifying opener against Albania and has returned to his club Newcastle United, the national team announced on Sunday.

Anthony Gordon has withdrawn from the England squad after sustaining an injury in Friday's 2-0 victory against Albania.

Anthony Gordon withdraws from the England squad for Monday's World Cup qualifier against Latvia because of a hip injury.