Thomas Tuchel Appointed as England Manager

Thomas Tuchel, the 51-year-old German coach, has been named the new manager of the England men’s national football team. He will officially assume the role on January 1, 2025, becoming only the third non-British coach to take charge of the team, following Sven-Göran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.

Tuchel replaces Gareth Southgate, who resigned after England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. In the interim, Lee Carsley has managed the team since August and will continue to oversee the upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland in November.

Tuchel, who left Bayern Munich at the end of last season, expressed his excitement about the appointment: “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team. To represent England is a huge privilege, and the opportunity to work with this talented group of players is very exciting.”

The Football Association (FA) praised Tuchel, calling him one of the best coaches in the world. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham confirmed that Tuchel was the “preferred candidate” after interviews with several candidates, and he signed his contract on October 8, 2024. The announcement was delayed to avoid distractions during the recent international matches.

English coach Anthony Barry will assist Tuchel in his new role. Tuchel’s coaching career includes stints with top clubs such as Mainz, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich.