Tuchel has insisted reputation counts for little with some of his fringe figures starring in a 5-0 thrashing of Serbia

Tuchel has lift-off after Serbia win but the England boss still faces some difficult decisions ahead of the World Cup next summer

The mood around the England men’s national team is jubilant coming out of the international break after Thomas Tuchel’s side thrashed Serbia 5-0 in Belgrade. England had underwhelmed against Andorra on Saturday, slogging to a 2-0 victory at Villa Park, on an evening that left a sour taste for Tuchel.

Tuchel knew more than anyone that he needed this lift-off event. That the patience of the public would not last forever if England continued to play such tepid, muddled football. He was determined to draw a line under his first two camps and start afresh this time. A smaller squad, less training time, clearer plans, a more purposeful game.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has lauded Marc Guéhi’s professionalism after the Crystal Palace defender’s failed Liverpool transfer on deadline day.

For English Chelsea fans, getting Tuchel as national team coach was a delight – it’s like getting a second chance when you thought you never would. But the former PSG manager is risking damaging his superb relationship with Blues fans in every international break now.

Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and Marcus Rashford were on target as England took a huge step towards sealing World Cup qualification with a 5-0 win over Serbia - But now, Tuchel has a selection

Livramento being entrusted with the starting left-back role against Serbia while Lewis-Skelly was left out of the 23 altogether feels like one of Tuchel’s more significant decisions thus far. There is clearly a starting spot to be won here, and Livramento has done nothing to suggest it shouldn’t be his.