Righto, David Hytner’s report is here:
Which means we’re all over. Thanks all for your company and comments, sorry I couldn’t use them all. Love.
Tuchel says it was not an easy match, “we had to unlock it.” He saw a lot of good things, they created chances from set-pieces, and though it took a free-kick, he’s happy.
On James, he says “I know Reecey,” laughing when saying how good he is. He looks sharp and in shape; of the quality there can be no doubt.
In the second half, he thinks England were too slow, but then they found “late acceleration” from an area Latvia didn’t expect it, Rice making a good run. And that opened the game – after that, there was more excitement.
He was happy with Rogers, who found it easier out wide, where he could get into stride and do what he does; it was harder for him in the half-spaces. He’s learning about his players all the time.
