Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has agreed to take on one of the most prestigious roles in international football—leading the England men’s national team. According to reliable sources, the German coach will become the third non-British permanent manager in the team’s history, following in the footsteps of Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
This announcement comes after Gareth Southgate stepped down as England manager following the team’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. While England has been without a permanent coach since, Lee Carsley has been serving as interim manager, overseeing the team’s final two Nations League matches in November against Greece and the Republic of Ireland. Tuchel is expected to officially take the reins after these fixtures.
The Football Association also reportedly approached Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the summer to gauge his interest in the role, but the search ultimately landed on Tuchel.
Tuchel is no stranger to English football, having managed Chelsea between January 2021 and September 2022. During his time with the Blues, he achieved remarkable success, guiding the club to Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup victories. Despite his accomplishments, he was dismissed from the role in September 2022.
The 51-year-old German has an impressive resume beyond his Chelsea stint. He has managed some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Borussia Dortmund. During his time at PSG, Tuchel won two Ligue 1 titles and a domestic treble in the 2019-20 season. His tenure at Dortmund saw him lift the German Cup.
Most recently, Tuchel was in charge of Bayern Munich. However, after the club’s failure to secure the Bundesliga title for the first time since 2011-12, he departed despite having a year left on his contract.
With a wealth of experience in top-flight European football, Tuchel’s appointment is sure to bring excitement and anticipation as he prepares to lead England into a new era.
