Five months after the announcement his appointment, Thomas Tuchel takes the England reigns for the first time on Friday night, Wembley playing host to the Three Lions opening World Cup qualifier against Albania.

The Chelsea boss is set to take charge of the Three Lions for the first time on Friday when they face Albania in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley

There was outcry in the English media. In its bid to end its decades-long wait for a trophy, England’s national team had turned to a German.

England will look to defend the trophy after last year’s 6-3 win over the World XI ended a six-year drought at Stamford Bridge

For the fans who grimaced their way through England's run to the Euro 2024 final, new head coach Thomas Tuchel's pledge on Thursday that his team will focus on the joy of winning and not the fear of losing will be music to their ears.

Thomas Tuchel will take charge of his first England match on Friday when they host Albania at Wembley Stadium in the team's first World Cup qualifier. They are also alongside Andorra, Latvia and Servia in in Group K.

England manager Thomas Tuchel raised plenty of eyebrows with his first squad selection for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. Will the German spring more surprises when he takes charge of his first match at Wembley against Albania on Friday?