Harry Kane Praises Tuchel’s Strong Start as England Coach

Harry Kane hailed Thomas Tuchel instant impact as England secured two wins from two World Cup qualifiers, beating Albania 2-0 and Latvia 3-0. Kane scored his 70th and 71st international goals, while Reece James and Eberechi Eze also contributed. Despite criticism over attacking struggles, Kane praised Tuchel energy, passion, and tactical approach, promising further improvement.

For the England national team, Thomas Tuchel’s reign as head coach has begun with two convincing wins in the World Cup qualifiers. England defeated Albania 2-0 and followed it up with a 3-0 victory over Latvia at Wembley. Captain Harry Kane led from the front, scoring in both matches to take his international tally to 71 goals in 105 appearances. Reece James opened the scoring against Latvia with a brilliant free-kick, while Eberechi Eze came off the bench to add the third and seal the win.

Despite the back-to-back victories and clean sheets, England faced criticism for their lack of creativity and penetration against two modest opponents. Tuchel admitted the team struggled to break down Latvia, needing a set-piece to unlock the game, but praised his players’ energy, attitude, and desire. Kane echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the improved patterns of play and the positive impact of substitutes.

Kane, who has now scored 17 goals in his last 17 international matches at Wembley, lauded Tuchel’s early influence, calling him fantastic and appreciating the tactical depth and passion he brings. Kane also praised Declan Rice for assisting his goal, expressing confidence that England will continue improving under Tuchel’s leadership as the campaign progresses.