Tuchel runs into early problems as Senegal stun faltering England

Hired amid skepticism because of his nationality, German coach Thomas Tuchel was brought in as England manager to get the national team from soccer's birthplace “over the line” at a World Cup for the first time since 1966.

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One year out from the 2026 tournament in North America and Tuchel has already run into problems - and is feeling the wrath of England's fans, too.

The 3-1 loss to Senegal at home in a friendly match on Tuesday brought a crashing end to Tuchel's honeymoon period that was already tottering after England could only eke out a feeble 1-0 win over 173rd-ranked Andorra four days earlier.

Boos rang out as Tuchel and England's players left the field at the City Ground in Nottingham after losing to an African nation for the first time.

Tuchel has coached some of the world's biggest clubs in Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Chelsea and was regarded, tactically, as a big step-up from predecessor Gareth Southgate.

For many, Southgate lacked that magic touch to turn England into title-winners despite its deep runs at the past four major tournaments.

These are early days - Tuchel only started the job in January - but England might even have regressed in its latest era under a foreign coach.

Here's a look at the teething problems being encountered in Tuchel's tenure: