3 players impress Thomas Tuchel as new England boss starts work during Newcastle win at Spurs
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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.
Plenty of England hopefuls were in action in North London and keen to impress the watching Tuchel. Here, Mirror Football looks at who might have done their international hopes a world of good. 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.
