Thomas Tuchel Appointed England Manager: German Signs Contract with FA

Ending Search for Southgate's Successor

“As a nation, we're very proud of getting to finals, but we want to go one step further and win...”

England names Thomas Tuchel new manager, third foreign coach in nation's history. Tuchel to oversee World Cup qualifying campaign.

 

Thomas Tuchel has officially signed a contract to become the new England manager, replacing Gareth Southgate. The German manager, formerly of Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and PSG, emerged as the frontrunner for the position after expressing interest in July.

A New Era for England

Tuchel's appointment marks a new era for England, aiming to transition from beaten finalists to major tournament winners. The FA hopes his arrival will bring the success the team has been seeking.

“As a nation, we're very proud of getting to finals, but we want to go one step further and win,” said an FA spokesperson.

Tuchel's Impressive CV

Tuchel boasts an impressive CV, with successes in the Champions League, DFB-Pokal, and Ligue 1. He led Chelsea to four cup finals, winning the Champions League, and guided Dortmund to the DFB-Pokal in 2017.

Harry Kane's Endorsement

England captain Harry Kane, who worked under Tuchel at Bayern, praised him as a “fantastic coach” and “fantastic person.” Kane scored 44 goals in 45 games under Tuchel.

“To be honest, I haven't heard anything specific about it yet. That's why I can't really comment on it until it's officially announced,” Kane told Sky Germany. “We'll have to wait and see what happens. I obviously know Thomas very well from the last year.”

Lee Carsley's Interim Tenure

Lee Carsley, interim manager since Southgate's resignation, will likely return to his role as under-21s manager. Carsley admitted he wasn't anticipating taking the job long-term.

“I've not really thought much about it. I keep saying the same thing. My remit was six games and I'm happy with that,” Carsley told ITV. “This job deserves a world-class coach who has won trophies, and I am still on the path to that.”

FA's Search Concludes

The FA had also made contact with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola in the summer, but the Catalan has not given them an answer. With Tuchel's appointment, England's search for a new manager has concluded.

Unveiling and World Cup Qualifying

The FA plans to hold a press conference this week to announce Tuchel's arrival. His first major task will be overseeing the World Cup qualifying campaign, starting with the draw in Geneva on December 13.

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Thomas Tuchel appointed England manager, replacing Gareth Southgate. Tuchel signs contract with FA, backed by captain Harry Kane. Unveiling set for this week; World Cup qualifying campaign ahead.