England play their first match under new head coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday night, welcoming Albania to Wembley Stadium for a World Cup qualifier. The expectations for Gareth Southgate's successor are clear from the outset,

England vs Albania LIVEThe Thomas Tuchel era begins tonight for the Three Lions as the new head coach makes his bow in the dugout. It has been five months since the former Chelsea manager was confirmed as Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor and almost three months since he officially started in the role.

England hosts Albania at Wembley Stadium in London on Friday, March 21. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. CET local time in Italy, making it a 7:45 p.m. GMT start in the UK, a 3:45 p.m. ET or 12:45 p.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 6:45 a.m. AEDT start on Saturday, March 22 in Australia.