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AFPVIDEO: Thomas Tuchel's work begins! New England manager takes his place in the stands for Tottenham vs Newcastle as he makes plans for first Three Lions squad
Thomas Tuchel was in attendance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to watch Spurs take on Newcastle as new England boss began work.
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- Tuchel visited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Solanke and Gordon were on target
- England take on Albania and Latvia in March
WHAT HAPPENED?
Tuchel formally took charge of the England national team on January 1 after he signed an 18-month contract with the FA last year. As part of his first assignment, the German visited Tottenham's home ground to catch them live in action against Newcastle in a Premier League clash on Saturday.
WATCH THE CLIP
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The hosts took a fourth-minute lead through England international Dominic Solanke's strike but they could hold on to the lead for just two minutes as his fellow Three Lions star Anthony Gordon scored the equaliser in the sixth minute. Alexander Isak then doubled the Magpies' tally in the 38th minute as the visitors headed into the break with a one-goal lead.
Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR THOMAS TUCHEL?
The former Chelsea boss will manage the Three Lions in a competitive game for the first time in March when they take on Albania and Latvia in back-to-back World Cup qualifiers at Wembley.