Football news: International break analysis - How Chelsea stars are performing for their countries
The international break is always a burden to the average football fan; the pent up excitement of the new season built throughout the summer, interrupted within what feels like a second.
But fear not Chelsea fans - there is a silver lining in all of this.
Nine players were called up to represent their country for these World Cup qualifiers and it is safe to say that they did SW6 proud.
From the rainy streets of West London to the unfathomable heights in Bolivia, Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to document how the Chelsea boys are doing in the international break.
Thomas Tuchel ‘absolutely convinced’ England are making progress ahead of Serbia clash
After four straight wins and no goals conceded in World Cup qualifying, England sit atop Group K. However, scrutiny lurks after another uninspiring performance against Andorra.
Now, Thomas Tuchel’s side face their sternest test yet: a hostile trip to the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade on Tuesday, September 9.
England news: What Thomas Tuchel’s first two games have told us about the squad
The first international break of the Thomas Tuchel reign has been a successful one for England, beating Albania and Latvia to begin their World Cup Qualifying campaign.
Despite still being in the early stages of the Tuchel era, there are plenty of talking points about the squad selection going forward, with some players exceeding expectations.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson has identified five of the key areas of discussion following the German’s first two games in charge of the Three Lions.
England analysis: Thomas Tuchel tactical overview and predicted line-up vs Albania
The first international break of 2025 comes with excitement for England fans as new manager Thomas Tuchel takes the team for the first time.
England’s World Cup Qualifying campaign begins on Friday night when the Three Lions take on Albania at Wembley.
The team then have a short turnaround for the next game, facing Latvia on Monday also at Wembley - so Tuchel will have to utilise his whole squad over the international break.
Even though predicting the first XI Tuchel will pick, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson has given it his best shot.