England's narrow 1-0 victory over Andorra highlights both the team's defensive strength and the urgency for improvement under new coach Thomas Tuchel. Winger Noni Madueke, who assisted on the winning goal by Harry Kane, expressed optimism regarding their performance despite the lackluster scoreline. The team, currently on a five-match winning streak without conceding, is adapting to Tuchel's intense coaching style, which emphasizes high standards. While England dominated the match in terms of possession and shots, the players understand that more is expected as they progress in the World Cup qualifiers.
"We haven't lost yet, we haven't conceded yet. There are grounds for optimism," Madueke told BBC Radio 5 Live. "Today wasn't as everyone would have hoped in terms of the scoreline, but we won the game. My job is to create and score goals. I was able to create one today, so I'm pleased."
"He is very intense. very clear with what he wants. He has high standards. He doesn't allow anyone to drop under them. That's the kind of coach that will benefit England."
The Three Lions have now won five straight matches without conceding for the first time since 1982, while Tuchel is the first England manager to win his first three games in charge without conceding a goal.
England had 20 shots, hitting the target with 10 of them, while Andorra only managed four and failed to hit the target.
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