First-time England fans experience Wembley win

We welcomed a group of lucky fans from across the country to Wembley on Friday, to experience their first live England game as the Three Lions kicked-off their qualifying campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Albania.

Thomas Tuchel celebrated his first game as England manager with a 2-0 win in front of a jubilant crowd, courtesy of goals from a debuting Myles Lewis-Skelly and a second-half strike from captain Harry Kane.

Among the 82,000 fans in attendance were partners Tanisha (27) and Sophie (23) from Manchester, and best friends Harbinder and Jagjit (both 32) from Birmingham, who were invited along to experience the roar within the hallowed walls of Wembley for the first time.

Siblings Lilac (10) and Leo’s (9) eyes opened wide with amazement as they looked out onto the Wembley football pitch for the very first time alongside their dad Barry (45), while lifetime friends Steve (70) and Ian (73) travelled from Bishop Auckland and joyously celebrated their very first live England goal together.

Otis (46), from Leicester, cheered on the Three Lions with his three teenage children (18 and twins, 14), none of whom had seen the national team play in-person before.

And the fans’ love for the game shone through, with their experience, emotions and reactions captured and viewable below.

If you want to experience international football for the first time too, the first thing to do is sign up to My England Football for free, for priority ticket sales and much more.