Thomas Tuchel admitted Jude Bellingham was "lucky" to escape a red card as England "struggled" to secure a 3-0 win against minnows Latvia on Monday.

Tuchel relieved as 'lucky' Bellingham avoids red card in laboured England win

England extended Thomas Tuchel's 100 per cent start to his reign as Reece James' first international goal inspired a 3-0 win against Latvia in Monday's World Cup qualifier.

England sink Latvia to extend Tuchel's winning start

Thomas Tuchel has held constructive discussions with Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden after criticising their minimal impact on the wings against Albania, the England coach said on Sunday ahead of their next World Cup qualifier against Latvia.

Tuchel seeks more from Foden and Rashford on wings as England host Latvia

Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 on Saturday to start their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with a win, while Erling Haaland was among the scorers as Norway swept to a 5-0 victory in Moldova.

Wales open with win in World Cup qualifying, Haaland on target for Norway

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer will miss England's opening World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia because of a muscle injury, head coach Thomas Tuchel said on Thursday.

Palmer to miss England's opening World Cup qualifiers

Thomas Tuchel has urged England to play without fear after claiming they were "afraid" in a scathing assessment of their run to the Euro 2024 final under his predecessor Gareth Southgate.

Tuchel urges 'afraid' England to play without fear

Over five months on from Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England's new manager, the German will finally take charge of the team for the first time in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Albania at Wembley.

Tuchel takes first steps on England journey targeting World Cup glory

England were placed in a group with Serbia as the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe took place on Friday.

England to face Serbia in 2026 World Cup qualifying

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