Just a few weeks into his England tenure, Thomas Tuchel is already getting a crash course in what it really means to manage the national team.

Forget the early praise and perfect start—Saturday night in Barcelona was a wake-up call.

England may have technically secured another World Cup qualifying win, but a scrappy 1-0 victory over lowly Andorra didn’t exactly leave fans feeling inspired.

Ranked 173rd in the world, Andorra shouldn’t have posed a challenge, and yet, England looked flat and uninspired.

The crowd made their feelings known—booing both at half-time and full-time.

Not the First England Manager to Hear the Boos

Tuchel isn’t alone in experiencing this particular form of English football pain.

Previous managers Steve McClaren and Fabio Capello also faced the wrath of fans during underwhelming performances against Andorra.

In 2007 and 2008, both saw their sides booed after goalless first halves, despite eventually winning those matches.

But Tuchel, unlike his predecessors, is adamant he’s up for the challenge. The criticism doesn’t faze him, and in fact, he admits the biggest pressure comes from within.

“The Pressure Comes From Me,” Says Tuchel

Speaking after the match, Tuchel was quick to acknowledge the underwhelming performance. “I always feel pressure,” he said.

“I’m not happy with myself if things aren’t right. We have three wins and three clean sheets, and another game coming up on Tuesday.

Honestly, I’ve felt more pressure before.”

He also accepted that the standards are different when you’re coaching England.

“Fair enough,” he added. “I’m always ready for that.”

Brutal Honesty in the Dressing Room

Tuchel didn’t sugarcoat anything when talking to his players after the match. He called out their lack of intensity and warned them that acting like the favourites doesn’t mean you’re safe from upsets.

“You were in the stadium,” he told reporters. “Do you want me to pretend we played well? That we were happy? No chance.

We were not satisfied, and I’ve already said that directly to the team.”

The players, he insisted, needed to hear the truth.

“We can’t be shy about saying we weren’t good enough. If we want to improve, we’ve got to own it. We played with fire.”

Senegal Looms—and So Do Club Concerns

Now, with a friendly against Senegal at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground on Tuesday, Tuchel’s short honeymoon period could end quickly if the team stumbles again.

And beyond that, there’s another headache: the Club World Cup.

Chelsea and Bayern Munich will be watching closely.

Reece James, Noni Madueke, and Cole Palmer all started against Andorra, while Bayern’s Harry Kane once again led the line.

But what about Ivan Toney? He didn’t get a minute.

No Comment on Toney—For Now

When asked why Toney was left out, Tuchel kept his answer short and firm. “I’ve seen him in training.

I made my decision. The guys who played deserved it,” he explained.

And when reporters pushed him on whether Toney might feature soon, Tuchel shut it down.

“Now’s not the time to talk about Ivan,” he said. “We just played a game—we need to focus on that.”

What’s Next?

All eyes will now be on Tuesday’s clash with Senegal.

Another shaky display could ramp up the pressure dramatically, not just from the media and fans, but from clubs eager to get their players back in top shape for the Club World Cup.

For Tuchel, the message is clear: the England job doesn’t come with much patience.

But if he thrives under pressure like he says, now’s the time to show it.