Interim manager Lee Carsley, signed off in style as England captalised on Liam Scales’ sending off in a 5-0 thrashing of the Republic of Ireland that sealed promotion to the Nations League top tier.
But who impressed under Carsely’s tenure as England manager? Mike McGrath runs the rule over the Three Lions.
Jordan Pickford
Dropped for Finland after poor display at home to Greece but showed class with saves i in Athens. His appearances makes him equal with Gordon Banks’ 75 caps and should win more under Tuchel. 7/10
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Carsley made it clear he sees him at right-back and gave him licence to be a playmaker in that role, often “inverted”. But he also filled in at left-back and his set-pieces and passing are important. 8/10
Levi Colwill
Vote of confidence picking him at left-back in opener against Ireland but was part of shaky backline against Greece despite stunning goalline clearance. One of the dropouts for final camp. 4/10
Marc Guehi
Looked good when on the pitch for Carsley – in fact, he never gets himself in trouble. When he was absent, against Greece, the backline looked worse for it. 8/10
Harry Maguire
Played in opening win over Ireland in Dublin but dropped for the October internationals and has not played since due to injury. Was picked due to previous work with England and now has to prove himself to Tuchel. 4/10
John Stones
Injured for current camp but previously played in four Carsley games, starting three. Struggled against Greece at Wembley, good presence for other games. 5/10
Jack Grealish
Centre of club-v-country row and whether he was fit for this call-up. Played very well in Ireland and Helsinki and missed the terrible Greece defeat. 7/10
Eberechi Eze
Important part of Euro squad but dropped for October camp after two sub appearances at start of Carsley reign when he was not given long to impress. 3/10
Declan Rice
Different role in Finland when he was more attacking, having scored in Dublin pushing forward. He was overrun by the Greeks at Wembley, then among the injured for the return fixture. 7/10
Kobbie Mainoo
Played well in Carsley’s opener but was injured and had to pull out of the October camp, allowing others their chance in central midfield. Still not back for Manchester United. 4/10
Morgan Gibbs-White
Surged forward in Athens to set up final goal, having made his senior England debut in Carsley’s first match as interim. 6/10
Harry Kane
Shock omission for Athens win, having missed the defeat to the Greeks at Wembley. Performed well in his 100th England appearance, against Greece, and scored penalty against Ireland – but quiet moments as well. 7/10
Jarrod Bowen
Scored with first touch against Ireland after call-up for cover. having been dropped for the October internationals. Only sub appearances but good impact with his goal. 6/10
Anthony Gordon
Important player for Carsley after helping him with Under-21 Euros. He started in four matches after being overlooked by Gareth Southgate. Looked lively on left wing and took goal well in final game before Tuchel starts. 7/10
Angel Gomes
Looked very assured in his starts, both against Finland, when he could dictate pace of game in front of defence. Came off bench against Ireland when game was won. 5/10
Bukayo Saka
Suffered injury against Greece and was injured for the current camp. So can only be judged on first two matches when he looked threatening despite some rough treatment. 6/10
Rico Lewis
Will be useful to Tuchel for his versatility. Played both full-back roles including the problem left-back position and “inverted” into midfield. But guilty of error for Greece winner. 6/10
Ezri Konsa
Solid performances in starts against Finland and Greece before injury cut his evening short in Athens. Good option at centre-back going forward after stepping in when needed at the Euros. 7/10
Noni Madueke
Given his first opportunity at senior level by Carsley and took his chance. Very direct play from the right wing and was among best players in vital Athens win, lively against Ireland. 7/10
Ollie Watkins
One start, one goal. Carsley really wanted to give the Aston Villa striker a reward for his season and he grabbed the opener against Greece. Needs to be a Plan B without Kane and he is an option. 6/10
Cole Palmer
The Premier League’s best current player was victim of Carsley trying to fit all his attacking players into the team against Greece. Injured for first and last camp. Will have a fresh start in 2025. 4/10
Jude Bellingham
Clearly an important player for Tuchel, carrying England forward from midfield. He needs to cut out the yellow cards for dissent but the attacks will go through him. Two assists against Ireland. 7/10
Phil Foden
Only started in the Greece defeat when he was a False Nine in a 4-4-2 which simply did not work. Has been unlucky again with injuries and will look to get regularly available under Tuchel. 3/10
Dominic Solanke
Provided assist when he came off the bench against Greece, his second England cap some seven years after his first. Used off the bench against Irish. 5/10
Dean Henderson
Given a surprise chance in Helsinki and performed well – no chance with their goal. Carsley wanted to give another keeper a chance rather than rely solely on Pickford. 5/10
Kyle Walker
Not on top form in stop-start season that included picking up a knee problem when he played against Finland. Could step in at left-back and centre-back. 5/10
Conor Gallagher
Tapped in against Ireland for first England goal to wrap up good final camp, having been barely used in the previous two. 6/10
Lewis Hall
Will be happy with England debut against Greece, playing well in second half, and his first start in the win against Ireland. Option for problem position for England. 6/10
Morgan Rogers
Just two sub appearances for the Aston Villa midfielder but he has made a positive impression with his forward running. 5/10
Curtis Jones
Big moment to give him England debut in must-win game in Athens but rewarded with performance and goal, then kept his place for the Ireland win. 7/10
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Fantastic finish with header on his debut. Carsley had promised him be would get into the England team after winning the Under-21 Euros – and he was good to his word with his cap against Ireland. 6/10
