Thomas Tuchel took charge of his second game as national team manager as England hosted Latvia, but despite a comfortable 3-0 win, how much has the new boss learned about his new side after 180

England's road to the 2026 World Cup started with a pair of seamless victories as Thomas Tuchel enjoyed his first taste of international management. The German was confirmed as Gareth Southgate's successor last October with the sole intention of guiding the Three Lions to World Cup glory in North America.

Thomas Tuchel’s England era reads two wins from two following a routine 3-0 victory over Latvia at Wembley Stadium on Monday. Who caught the eye and who could have done better? Telegraph Sport rates England’s starting XI.

England play their second World Cup 2026 qualifying match on Monday as Latvia visit Wembley Stadium. The Thomas Tuchel era began with an efficient if uninspiring 2-0 win over Albania last week, debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly and captain Harry Kane scoring the goals.

England picked up a 3-0 win over Latvia in World Cup qualifying at Wembley on a predictably comfortable night for Thomas Tuchel’s side. The first ever meeting between the two nations was never likely to be a see-saw affair and the Three Lions duly dominated possession and territory.