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Thomas Tuchel's search for perfection! New England boss points to key areas for improvement despite winning start against Albania

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  • Tuchel analysed England's performance after win over Albania
  • Pointed out key areas of improvement for his team
  • England beat Albania 2-0 at Wembley
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Tuchel era got off to a flying start as England comfortably edged out Albania 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying game on Friday at Wembley. Arsenal sensation Myles Lewis-Skelly scored on his Three Lions debut and captain Harry Kane doubled the team's lead in the second half to seal an important win.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Despite a dream start to his journey with England, Tuchel pointed out some key areas where his team still need to improve. The German coach did face some criticism from fans on social media, who claimed that the Three Lions played more entertaining football under former manager Gareth Southgate.

  • WHAT THOMAS TUCHEL SAID

    Speaking to reporters after the game, the German said: "We wanted to increase the rhythm and the risk a little bit in the second half. [We] had even one player more in the offensive line, but I felt us not disciplined enough in the structure anymore and we tried a little bit too much alone and we tried a little bit too much out of position and slowed our game down. We were not so well organised to control the counterattacks. Later with the second goal, the game was over and we could see it out."

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    WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

    Tuchel's side will be back in action on Monday again as they host Latvia in their second World Cup qualifying game.