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Thomas Tuchel was hired as England coach on Wednesday and will take on the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophy.
The German, who previously managed Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich, will begin his tenure in January ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
“We are thrilled to have hired Thomas Tuchel, one of the best coaches in the world,” English Football Association CEO Mark Bullingham said in a statement Wednesday.
Tuchel won major trophies in Germany, France and England and is England’s third foreign coach, after the late Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
“I have long felt a personal connection to the game in this country, and it has given me some incredible moments already,” Tuchel said. “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.”
The 51-year-old Tuchel succeeds one of England’s most successful coaches in Southgate, who led the country to back-to-back European Championship finals and a World Cup semifinals.
Southgate stepped down after eight years following defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024 in July. England’s only major trophy was the World Cup in 1966.
The FA said it had interviewed several candidates before deciding on Tuchel. It said Tuchel had signed his contract last week but the announcement was delayed until after recent Nations League games against Greece and Finland.
Tuchel fits the FA’s remit of hiring a coach who has delivered at the highest level and also knows the English game.
As manager of Chelsea, Tuchel beat Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City to win the Champions League within months of taking the job. He also won the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup with the Premier League club.
He has won league titles with PSG in France and Bayern in Germany. He takes on the England job after leaving Bayern at the end of last season.
Tuchel will be joined by his former Chelsea assistant Anthony Barry, who most recently worked with Portugal at the Euros.
“Fundamentally we wanted to hire a coaching team to give us the best possible chance of winning a major tournament, and we believe they will do just that,” Bullingham said. “Thomas and the team have a single-minded focus on giving us the best possible chance to win the World Cup in 2026.”
Tuchel will take up his role after the draw for the World Cup qualifying groups in December.
Under 21s coach Lee Carsley will remain in charge of England as interim coach for the Nations League games against Greece and Ireland next month.
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I didn’t hear of this player. He must be on the coaching trajectory.
That will confuse the England supporters. Can they sing the stupid “10 German Bombers” song now?
I always hoped that the exposure of football fans to so many different nationalities in their favourite teams would make them less parochial and more cosmopolitan but England fans often disabuse me of that idea.
Well I am not sure what came first the “Ten German Bombers” chant or iconic goose stepping Basil Fawlty catchphrase, “Don’t mention the war”
Either way Thomas Tuchel hiring as next England coach must be seen for what it is, a positive move to win trophies.
Thomas Tuchel, national anthems are an irrelevance,
That will confuse the England supporters. Can they sing the stupid “10 German Bombers” song now?
Hopefully these ‘patriotic’ types will stop going to the matches in disgust at a German manager.
That alone makes it a good move.
Tuchel better than Howe or Potter.
Harry Redknapp was talking about Gerrard and Lampard for this job.
Seriously?
Can they sing the stupid “10 German Bombers” song now?
“Two world wars and one world cup…” etc.
One would’ve hoped most English fans would have moved on in 80 years.
Tuchel was successful at Chelsea, knows the English football scene well, apparently loves living there, and – for those who wish success for the three Lions – will hopefully improve on the success Southgate has had. Plenty of talent over there.
All the best to Thomas Tuchel and his Lions!
One would’ve hoped most English fans would have moved on in 80 years
They have.
The minority of idiots who haven’t are well represented at England games. You see them posing for photos wearing Nigel Farage masks.
On Farage, no surprise that he’s upset about it and has been virtue signaling to his audience. I don’t know what his German wife thinks about this.
That said, there are people who aren’t in this group who feel that the England manager should be English. This is a point you can defend without resorting to jingoistic crap.
If we couldn’t get Pep probably best of the rest.
The minority of idiots who haven’t are well represented at England games. You see them posing for photos wearing Nigel Farage masks.
@jimizo honestly brother, take a look at yourself and ask “what the fxxk I’m i on about”?
The minority of idiots who haven’t are well represented at England games. You see them posing for photos wearing Nigel Farage masks
@jimizo honestly brother, take a look at yourself and ask “what the fxxk I’m i on about”?
I’m on about some England fans posing for photos wearing Nigel Farage masks.
Thought that was clear.
What part do you require help with?
If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Nigel Farage masks at England games.. yeah sure I guess that’s getting out of control,
Nigel Farage masks at England games.. yeah sure I guess that’s getting out of control
Not particularly.
Just shows a particular mindset.
I wonder who’d be more likely to sing jingoistic crap.
Most of the minority of naysayers would likely change their mind if it was another German that had been appointed : Jurgen Klopp. Unfortunately for them he has retired completely from managing.
Ahm,,, yeah ok.
The England Lions have been roaring for long but are yet to conquer trophies on the Global stage. Wishing gaffer Thomas Tuchel and the Three Lions success at the World Cup in 2026.
Well, does it matter who’s the manager as long as he’s the best chap for the job? Surely games will be more exciting than under blending Southgate.
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