Thomas Tuchel targets an end to England’s long wait for a trophy
Thomas Tuchel believes England are ready to end what will be 60 years of hurt at the next World Cup.
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FA’s Mark Bullingham defends English coaching system after hiring Thomas Tuchel
Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham insists the English coaching system is a success, but accepted the country is “not in that place” to have a handful of homegrown contenders for the national team job.
Thomas Tuchel Targets World Cup Glory As England Manager
Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England's wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions on Wednesday. Former Chelsea boss Tuchel will start his new job from January 1, 2025 on an 18-month deal to the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. The 51-year-old, who has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season, succeeds Gareth Southgate as permanent coach and becomes the third foreign England manager after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
England boss Thomas Tuchel says German passport will not stand in way of success
New England boss Thomas Tuchel apologised for having a German passport but insisted he was ready to prove wrong the critics who are against a foreign coach taking charge.
Gary Neville: England appointing Thomas Tuchel a big blow for domestic managers
Gary Neville fears the appointment of German Thomas Tuchel as England manager will have a damaging impact on coaching in the country.
Thomas Tuchel appointed England manager from January 2025
Thomas Tuchel was named England's new manager on Wednesday, with the Football Association turning to the German to try to land their first major trophy since 1966.
Thomas Tuchel Appointed England Manager: Football Association
Thomas Tuchel was named England's new manager on Wednesday, with the German set to start in the role from January 1, 2025. The 51-year-old, who has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season, succeeds Englishman Gareth Southgate as permanent coach and becomes the third foreign manager of the Three Lions after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. A former coach of Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, Tuchel has the trophy-winning pedigree that the FA is seeking to help end a 58-year wait to win a major tournament. However, the move has drawn criticism over the FA's unwillingness to trust an Englishman with its top job.
Alan Shearer: England's FA keen to get Thomas Tuchel before Man United job becomes vacant
Alan Shearer believes the English Football Association acted quickly to bring in Thomas Tuchel because of the possibility he could become Manchester United manager.