Tuchel's difference compared to Southgate

Tuchel changed England's way of playing. Photo: Reuters .

On the morning of March 22, England beat Albania 2-0 in coach Tuchel's debut match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe. Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane were the ones who scored for the "Three Lions".

After the match, many fans expressed excitement when comparing England's playing style under Tuchel and Southgate. One fan wrote: "Tuchel convinced me. I myself have never seen England pressing like this."

Another fan said: "I've been waiting to see a manager who puts England into a pressing game. I like Tuchel's approach." Another fan commented: "You can see the change in the formation. The speed and quickness of the players when they lose the ball is impressive. Tuchel is doing a great job."

England showed superiority over Albania in terms of ball possession (74% compared to 26%). The "Three Lions" also made a total of 865 passes throughout the match, nearly 3 times more than their opponents. Coach Tuchel and his team shot 12 times, of which 6 were on target and brought home 2 goals.

Before the match, coach Tuchel admitted that he wanted England to play with more intensity: "We need to reflect the true spirit of the Premier League, a very physical and direct tournament. We have to be strong enough to play like a real England team, without having to copy other countries or styles."

In the next match, England will host Latvia at home on March 25.

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