Route one England Tuchel ready to use high balls and long throws at World Cup

Thomas Tuchel is prepared to use long throws and high balls from the back in his pursuit of World Cup glory.

- David Hytner

The England manager, whose team face Serbia in Belgrade tomorrow in their toughest assignment of qualification, is coming to terms with the realities of international football and the limited amount of time he has with the players. He has worked to instil short-passing patterns but, as he reflected on how some old-fashioned qualities were making a comeback, he declared being open to adding a more unreconstructed dimension.

England got both of their goals from lofted crosses on Saturday in the 2-0 victory against Andorra at Villa Park. The first cross was delivered from an inside-right position by Noni Madueke and led to an own goal from Christian Garcia.

The second was from a much wider position on the same flank. It was sent over by Reece James and headed home by Declan Rice.

"The last one was more classic than the first one," Tuchel said. "The last one was from the sideline, with the right foot to the second post and our No 10 arrived - Declan. I tell you the long throw-in is back, as well.