3 players impress Thomas Tuchel as new England boss starts work during Newcastle win at Spurs
England's new manager Thomas Tuchel was in the stands for the Premier League match between Tottenham and Newcastle, where several Three Lions hopefuls were in action
Thomas Tuchel took in a Premier League match for the first time since taking over as England manager, watching the Saturday lunchtime kick-off between Tottenham and Newcastle.
The German took over in his new role on January 1, but wasn't present at Brentford when the Bees took on Arsenal later that same day. He was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, though, and was treated to plenty of early goalmouth action.
Spurs went in front inside four minutes through Dominic Solanke, only to be pegged back by Anthony Gordon's strike moments later. Newcastle then took the lead before half-time as Alexander Isak scored for a seventh straight match - with Isak's goal proving to be the winner.
Tuchel has plenty of time to cast his eye on the league's top English talent, and already got a good look during his time as Chelsea boss. He won't take charge of an international game until March, with Albania visiting in the opening World Cup qualifier.
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Dominic Solanke
Dominic Solanke was handed an England recall during Lee Carsley's interim spell in charge, making substitute appearances against Greece and Ireland. With a new international boss to impress, though, he might be on the lookout for even more action.
His early goal was very well-taken, with the former Bournemouth man showing strength and attacking instincts to head beyond Martin Dubravka. However, his instincts felt a little less well-honed early in the second half when he stretched for a loose ball and could only connect with the Newcastle keeper.
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One would expect Tuchel to persist with Harry Kane, having got the best out of the England captain at Bayern Munich last season. Solanke, however, will feel he is in the conversation.
Anthony Gordon
Gordon hardly needs to prove himself to Tuchel, after catching the eye of the German while playing for Everton. Tuchel was Chelsea's manager at the time, and pushed hard to bring the winger to Stamford Bridge.
Ultimately, Gordon joined Newcastle when he left Everon in January 2023. The £40million fee felt substantial at the time, but he has established himself well.
Gordon's well-taken equaliser at Tottenham made it two goals and three assists in the last five games. He scored his first senior international goal under Carsley, and his versatility across the front three will no doubt keep him on Tuchel's radar - even if he spurned a presentable chance to score his second of the afternoon just before the hour mark.
Tino Livramento
Livramento only played half an hour at Manchester United after replacing Kieran Trippier, but he came back in for his compatriot in North London. The 22-year-old made his senior England debut in the 5-0 victory over Ireland back in November, but will feel capable of adding to that tally.
There was a moment in the first half when the former Southampton man kept his cool in the face of a run from the rapid Timo Werner, bursting forward to snuff out the danger
Livramento was allowed to leave Tuchel's Chelsea without playing a senior game, but has kicked on since and bounced back well from a long-term injury lay-off. Both he and fellow full-back Lewis Hall - a man handed his senior debut by Tuchel at Chelsea - could yet find themselves lining up on opposite flanks for country as well as club..
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