Thomas Tuchel says supporters need to be patient with England and not “over expect” when they play Andorra, the 173rd-ranked team in world football, on Saturday.
The World Cup qualifier at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona is just Tuchel’s third game as England manager, and he will be looking to strengthen the Three Lions’ position in Group K.
England are currently top after beating Albania and Latvia in March, but Tuchel warned that despite the differences between the teams, it could take his side some time to break down a resolute Andorra defence.
“It will be on us to get going. It is on us to keep the tempo high, it is on us to bring the energy to the pitch,” he said.
“It is on us to bring the attacking energy to the pitch and to do this in a relentless way.
“The players come from a long and tiring season and then again accepting the role to be responsible for the majority of the game.
“It can be demanding, but at the same time it is what I feel from the group – they are happy to be here, happy to show.”
