What we learnt from Thomas Tuchel's first few games in charge of England

Thomas Tuchel’s tenure as England manager has started with promise, delivering early wins and a fresh tactical approach. His emphasis on fluid attacking play, youth integration, and demanding more from key players signals a shift from the previous regime. While tougher challenges lie ahead, England already looks more dynamic and unpredictable.

Tuchel’s reign as England manager has begun with a strong start, securing comfortable wins in his first two matches in charge. A comfortable win over Albania and a 3-0 victory to ease past Latvia.

While the level of opposition hasn’t been the toughest, the early signs suggest that the former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss is already making his mark on the Three Lions.

One of the biggest takeaways is Tuchel’s tactical flexibility. Unlike Gareth Southgate’s often conservative approach, Tuchel has encouraged fluid attacking play, with full-backs pushing higher up the pitch and midfielders given more license to roam.

His use of Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield against Latvia was a tactical move that did just that, demonstrating his willingness to experiment.

Another key theme has been the emphasis on youth. Tuchel handed opportunities to emerging talents like Myles Lewis-Skelly. Lewis-Skelly has been a huge difference maker for Arsenal this season adding energy and originality to Arteta's side.

Showcasing his willingness to rotate, Tuchel is utilising the strength and form of current players, rather than relying on players with experience with the national team. Morgan Gibbs-White and Dan Burn are others that Tuchel has placed his trust in.

However, Tuchel has also made it clear that he expects more from his senior players.

He has challenged Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden to increase their attacking output, suggesting that reputations alone won’t guarantee starting spots.

Tuchel is appreciative of their talent in abundance and demanding the best from them is a test of character from the English duo but the German head coach is hoping pays off.

While tougher tests await, Tuchel’s England already looks more dynamic, structured, and unpredictable. An exciting prospect for fans awaits.