The Thomas Tuchel period is up and working, and if the German’s post-match feedback on Friday had been something to go by, we are able to count on to see a lot extra from the Three Lions on Monday night time.
England had been spectacular in opposition to a modest Albania facet on the brand new supervisor’s bow, with a 2-0 victory making certain their 2026 World Cup qualifying marketing campaign bought off to the very best begin.
A primary-ever encounter with the world’s 141st-ranked footballing nation is up subsequent for Tuchel’s Three Lions, with the competition permitting the brand new boss to check the extremities of his squad.
There are certain to be adjustments to the beginning XI from Friday’s win, and this is how England might line up for qualifier quantity two in opposition to Latvia.
GK: Dean Henderson – Jordan Pickford ought to stay England’s primary, however Henderson has had a superb season at Crystal Palace and deserves to earn one other cap.
RB: Reece James – We needn’t see Kyle Walker once more on Monday night time. James’ harm woes have restricted his worldwide profession, however there’s an opportunity for the Chelsea skipper to say himself below his former boss.
CB: Marc Guehi – Ezri Konsa was good final day out and has acknowledged his case to the supervisor. Monday ought to be Guehi’s likelihood to impress.
CB: Levi Colwill – Dan Burn bought his cap, however the 32-year-old defender could be part of the not-so-illustrious one-cap surprise crew. There ought to be a whole swap at centre-back for Latvia’s go to, with Colwill poised to associate Guehi.
LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly – The 18-year-old loved the right England debut, and Tuchel spoke glowingly of him post-match. Tino Livramento ought to earn minutes, however it would not be a shock to see Lewis-Skelly retained.
CM: Declan Rice – The Arsenal midfielder is predicted to stay a lynchpin for the Three Lions, and he might additionally retain his place.
CM: Curtis Jones – Jones began alongside Rice on Friday, and the brand new supervisor should’ve been happy with the midfield dynamic. The Liverpool star provides press resistance and an unrelenting work ethic in the midst of the park.
RW: Jarrod Bowen – Tuchel was vital of England’s wingers in opposition to Albania, so we have now to count on a swap. With Phil Foden dropping out, Bowen is the apparent substitute.
AM: Jude Bellingham – Friday’s victory offered additional proof that Tuchel’s England should be constructed round Jude Bellingham.
LW: Marcus Rashford – Anthony Gordon absolutely would’ve made the XI on Monday hadn’t he withdrawn from camp after struggling a hip harm. Tuchel might use Eberechi Eze or Morgan Rogers down the left, however Rashford stays the best choice for the function regardless of his efficiency on Friday. Eze and Rogers ought to earn minutes off the bench.
ST: Harry Kane – Kane sealed England’s victory together with his seventieth worldwide purpose, and he’ll be eager to veer nearer to 100 in opposition to Latvia. The striker so usually cashes in on such events.
