The era of Thomas Tuchel with England made an encouraging, though non -aggressive start, after launching the World Cup qualifying campaign with wins over Albania and Latvia.
The three Lions followed their 2-0 win over Albania on Friday with a 3-0 win on Monday night, with the two net leaf wins ensuring that they are in the team management.
However, there is clearly another room for improvement by Tuchel’s men, as the German boss suggested after both Wembley.
After some individual performances and some unreserved, here are the winners and losers from the first camp under the new administration.
Winners
Myles Lewis-Skelly
For the whole discussion of the first team of Tuchel favored the experience, the top scorer of his term was one of England’s youngest, as 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly won only 20 minutes in his highest debut against Albania.
He seemed confident in this game and the following against Latvia, where he often fell from the broad and middle level, as he only broke six passes from 152 in both matches.
It is difficult to argue the claim that starting left-back bunk is now firmly in the hands of Arsenal Starlet.
Myles Lewis-Skelly in debut
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Ezri consa
The injuries of John Stones and Harry Maguire meant the opportunity for a center-back center to bet their claim, and Ezri Konsa was undoubtedly the man who did so.
Aston Villa’s Center-back has led the defense to both games and looks at home internationally, with another impressive part of his game in the double header.
Reece james
Reece James was one of many for England for the first time at a time and his screen all over the action, including a gorgeous free kick, against Latvia put him back in Reckoning in the right-back.
With James enjoying a strong relationship with Tuchel since their time in Chelsea, the return of Captain Blues could be more bad news for the Trent Alexander-Arnold England perspective.
We all watch it in repetition, right?
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Declan rice
With two assists for Harry Kane, Declan Rice enjoyed himself in a slightly different role than he has previously played for England and one that looked Moe fits his skillset.
Arsenal’s explosions forward gave England a new momentum, but it can leave the three lions in the draft against the toughest opponents, which means that Tuchel may need to find rice a more defensive partner in the engine room.
Lost
Phil Foot
Phil Foden now has 44 ceilings in England, but in some way he still does not appear enough at home in a shirt in England, with his struggles for his country continuing to the new regime.
Tuchel challenged the lack of impact on Manchester City’s star against Albania and fell on the bench for Jarrod Bowen in the next game.
With Bukayo Saka returning to the left and Jude Bellingham pinching No10’s credentials, the search for Foden to find his place in Xi, England, continues and seems unlikely to show the same predecessor Gareth Southgate.
Should Phil Foot start for England?
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Mark
Mac Guehi probably believed that the central position was to lose after an impressive Euro 2024, but seemed to be usurped by Konsa in the last two games.
After missing Konsa and debut Dan Burn in the Albanian game, Crystal Palace’s defender had an unstable night on Monday, with a defensive mix with Jordan Pickford not painting him in the best light in front of his new director.
Morgan Gibbs-White
Designed slowly, having initially not made the team, Morgan Gibbs-White stayed outside the Albanian team before leaving the bench for the Latvian game.
The two advanced mid-range tuchels should fit the Nottingham Forest star, but the use of Morgan Rogers and Curtis Jones in these positions suggests that Gibbs-White has some work to do.
England under Thomas Tuchel so far:
◉ WS rating: 7.07
◉ Best Rated Player (90+ minutes): Harry Kane (8.28)
◉ Worst rated player (90+ minutes): Phil Foden (6.46)
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– Whoscored.com (@Whoscored) March 25 2025
Marcus Rasford
The same can be said about Marcus Rashford, who would be happy to return to the crease of England, but, like Foden, he may have to do more to ensure that he stays there.
Manchester United man, rejuvenated by the loan to the villa, started both games, but failed to make the impact to keep the shirt when Anthony Gordon returns from an injury.
