Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the head of the England National Team on an 18-month contract as of January 1 next year.
After Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello, the 51-year-old German is now the Three Lions’ third permanent non-British manager.
He replaces Gareth Southgate, who quit in July following England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
“I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team,” Tuchel, who left Bayern Munich at the end of last season, was quoted as saying by the BBC.
“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.”
The English Football Association believes Tuchel is the right candidate to lead them to World Cup glory.
“Thomas [Tuchel] and the team have a single-minded focus on giving us the best possible chance to win the World Cup in 2026,” chief executive Mark Bullingham said.
England has not won a major trophy since the 1966 World Cup and Tuchel will be expected to deliver one.
