Thomas Tuchel will be newer England national football coach. Like English FA band confirmed on Wednesday, the 51-year-old German signed with the “Three Lions” on October 8. Out January 1, 2025 Tuchel should take the English to task WC 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
Most recently at FC Bayern
Former coach, among other things Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and des FC Bayern It is the third foreigner to hold the most important coaching position in the motherland of football.
No information was given about the duration of the contract. It was not clear whether his contract would also last until the 2028 European Championships, which England are co-hosting. Tuchel is to leave England soon 60 years of nostalgia after the first major title since World Cup win in 1966 breast feeding.
Tuchel “very proud”
“I am very proud to have the honor of leading the England team. I have been involved with football in this country for a long time and he has already given me some incredible moments,” Tuchel said, according to a statement.
This opportunity is a privilege, said the coach, who sent his long-term assistant Anthony Barry to set aside. It is also “very exciting” for Tuchel to work with this talented group of players.
Back together from 2025: Thomas Tuchel (left) and Harry Kane.
FA hopes for a title
“Thomas was very impressive and stood out for his great expertise and commitment,” said the FA Chief Executive Mark Bullingham about the “extremely thorough” application process. “Basically, we wanted to hire a coaching staff that would give us the best chance to win a major tournament. We believe they will do that.”
The post of England national coach became available after the European Championships following the collaboration with Gareth Southgate after eight years and the The final victory against Spain (1:2) ended.
Carsley remains interim coach
he took over on an interim basis Lee Carsleybut the recent 1:2 victory in the League of Nations who suffered badly against Greece at Wembley Stadium. Carsley will lead the England Under-21 team again from 2025.
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Eriksson, Capello, Tuchel
The “Three Lions” have only had two foreign team captains so far. Sweden, who recently died of cancer, was from January 2001 to July 2006 Sven-Göran Eriksson in office, from December 2007 to February 2012 in Italy Fabio Capello.
Tuchel has a very good reputation in England. He had Chelsea in January 2021 accepted and immediate To win the Championship of Champions LED.
Also at Manchester United it was considered a possible successor to the controversy Erik ten Hag to trade. Tuchel has been out of a job since the summer when his contract with Bayern, which originally ran until 2025, was terminated.