Thomas Tuchel being announced as the third foreign coach in England's history may upset some fans. However, 3 impressive press conferences and the opening match were enough to create significant confidence for fans as well as players.
The 2-0 win over Albania was a welcoming party for Tuchel at Wembley Stadium. Tuchel and England's honeymoon week began seriously with a fireworks display before the match and a giant poster welcoming the 51-year-old man "to the home of football".
At the end of the match, Tuchel applauded 82,378 spectators for their allegiance to his team in the 2-0 victory to open the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Although the performance was a bit boring, victory was what Tuchel and the England team expected in the new coach's debut.
The 18-month contract that Tuchel signed in October last year shows that both sides are focused on the goal of winning the 2026 World Cup. This is an England team with famous stars and for many players, the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico could be their last major tournament.
The English Football Association (FA) cannot let another failed generation happen. Meanwhile, Tuchel wants to prove that he is capable of ending the painful 60 years that England have suffered since the 1966 title under Sir Alf Ramsey.
If Tuchel wants to build an all-win England team, he will definitely have to do it quickly. History shows that the former Chelsea and Bayern Munich coach can do that.
But can Tuchel succeed in a place where many have failed, moving his domestic and continental successes to the international arena? That is the question that will shape Tuchel's reign in England. And that is why, with only 20 training sessions and a few remaining matches before the 2026 World Cup begins, every time Tuchel appears in front of the camera camera camera is meaningful.
"The team was not well organized, leading to a passive situation in the face of the opponent's counter-attacks. Fortunately, Albania is not an excellent attacking team.
The players often lose their rhythm in situations where they attack. Therefore, despite taking control of the game, we did not have many opportunities to approach the opponent's goal and did not create many finishing opportunities as expected" - Tuchel said after the victory over Albania.
