By Samuel A. October 17, 2024
Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as the new England manager. The former Chelsea manager will begin work on January 1, 2025 ahead of the Three Lions’ qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup. Interim boss Lee Carsley will remain in charge of the team for the remaining UEFA Nations League games against Greece and Republic of Ireland before returning to his role with the U21s.
Tuchel, described as “one of the best coaches in the world” by FA CEO Mark Bullingham, will be joined in his role by English assistant coach Anthony Barry. “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team,” said Tuchel. “I have long felt a personal connection to the game in this country, and it has given me some incredible moments already. To have the chance to represent England is a huge privilege, and the opportunity to work with this special and talented group of players is very exciting. Working closely with Anthony as my assistant coach, we will do everything we can to make England successful and the supporters proud. I want to thank The FA, in particular Mark and John, for their trust and I am looking forward to starting our journey together.” Tuchel, 51, becomes the third non-Englishman to hold the post after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
The German has a considerable elite level experience having led Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2021 and also taken charge of Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. The FA had made it clear at the start of its recruitment process in July that nationality was not an issue, it just wanted the best person for the job.
