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Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by fergie001(op): 9:42am On Oct 16, 2024
The FA has announced that UEFA Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel is the new England senior men’s head coach and will be assisted by internationally renowned English coach Anthony Barry.

Tuchel returns to English football after a trophy-laden period with Chelsea who he led to become European and world champions, having also been successful at elite level in Germany and France. In addition, he was voted UEFA and FIFA’s coach of the year in 2021 in recognition of his work in England.

His arrival at the FA concludes an extensive recruitment search which began in July, just after the Three Lions’ run to the UEFA EURO 2024 final.

The confidential process, which saw several candidates interviewed, was led by FA CEO Mark Bullingham and men’s technical director John McDermott, and saw Tuchel identified as the preferred appointment. The decision to recruit Tuchel and Barry was approved by the FA Board early last week, with Tuchel signing his contract on Tuesday 8 October. The announcement was delayed to minimise distraction around the international camp that has just concluded.

The pair will begin work on 1 January 2025 ahead of the qualification process for the following year’s FIFA World Cup finals, due to be staged in Canada, Mexico and the USA.

Tuchel’s impressive list of coaching honours includes league titles in France and Germany, twice with Paris Saint-Germain and most recently with Bayern Munich in the 2022/23 season, having won his first major trophy in 2017 when Borussia Dortmund lifted the German Cup.

Tuchel will be reunited with Barry, having worked closely with the Englishman at Chelsea and Bayern and where together they won four trophies between both clubs. Liverpool-born Barry, who is a UEFA Pro licence holder, has significant international pedigree, notably working with Belgium and Portugal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA EURO 2024 respectively.

The pair will bring a small backroom team with them to St. George’s Park, with a further coaching update expected in the near future.

Interim head coach Lee Carsley will remain in charge of the Three Lions through to the conclusion of the UEFA Nations League group stage next month, with decisive games away to Greece and at home to Republic of Ireland. He will then return to lead England’s defence of their UEFA U21 EURO title, after qualification for the finals next summer was secured this weekend.

FA CEO Mark Bullingham said: “We are thrilled to have hired Thomas Tuchel, one of the best coaches in the world and Anthony Barry who is one of the best English coaches to support him. Our recruitment process has been very thorough. Before the Euros we had a contingency plan and outlined exactly the qualities we would be looking for in a coach. Since Gareth resigned, we have worked through the candidate pool, meeting a number of coaches and evaluating them against that criteria. Thomas was very impressive and stood out with his vast expertise and his drive. Anthony is a top English talent and also has international experience with Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Portugal.

“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. Thomas and the team have a single-minded focus on giving us the best possible chance to win the World Cup in 2026.

“I would like to thank Lee for stepping up and doing everything we asked of him – he is a very talented coach and a major part of our England pathway. He will now focus on retaining the U21 EURO title in the summer. These are exciting times for England fans at senior and MU21 level, and we look forward to welcoming Thomas and Anthony when they begin work in January.”

Thomas Tuchel said: “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team. 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.”

Anthony Barry said: “For any Englishman in football, working with the national team is the pinnacle and I didn’t hesitate when Thomas asked me to come and join him again. I know what a great place St. George’s Park is and how much of an advantage it gives our England teams, and the support it gives to coaches.

“This squad is very talented and have done so much to bring the country together, I look forward to meeting and working with them on this exciting project.”
The FA

Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Zonefree(m): 9:50am On Oct 16, 2024
Welcome back to England TT.

Bench Maguire and Rashford if you want to succeed.
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Lalami3232(m): 9:57am On Oct 16, 2024
grin
I wish him nothing but the best, even though I just get the feeling say he may not perform well. But in football, nothing is certain atall. If dem tell me say Messi, Neymar and Mbappe no fit completely destroy French league by miles, i for doubt. We all thought it was going to be 7:0 for all matches but we were shocked to find shocking results cheesy.
Between football and paternity test in Nigeria, I no know which one dey more unpredictable sef. Wishing you the best Thomas Tuchel
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by chipet67(m): 9:58am On Oct 16, 2024
TT
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Trumpdonald5: 9:58am On Oct 16, 2024
I really hope he can turn things around for England. Great individual players but haven't achieved much as a team.

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Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Jamesclooney:
LOL, German manager for England. 6 jobs in 10years. It will definitely end in tears.
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by sofeo(m): 9:59am On Oct 16, 2024
Alright.
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Axis313(m): 9:59am On Oct 16, 2024
angry
Honestly,I am not happy with this news.
As a Liverpool fan,I am hoping Man. City's Guardiola will be named as the new English manager make he leave premier league for us.
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by azadus18: 10:00am On Oct 16, 2024
The best choice available
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by ogaemma: 10:00am On Oct 16, 2024
Nobody saw this coming, even the pondits and football analyst.
Congratulations 🎉
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by slaawomirr: 10:00am On Oct 16, 2024
Damnnn niggar

Hahah

If them like make them change coaches

ENGLAND IS OVERRATED

Bunch of average players littered around
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by esivue007(m): 10:00am On Oct 16, 2024
This development just showed How Less relevant English coaches could be sha grin angry.

But I pity tuchel,
the way English fans and media would come for his head should he loose a crucial match ehh grin huh huh lipsrsealed
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Freshfish4: 10:00am On Oct 16, 2024
Nice one.


Man united pele grin
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Blankstare(m): 10:01am On Oct 16, 2024
Touched will surely perform, I am sure
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by AngusTV:
Okay

Will he be able to win trophies for the English national steam.

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Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by verifiablefacts: 10:01am On Oct 16, 2024
Zonefree:
Welcome back to England TT.

Bench Maguire and Rashford if you want to succeed.
And start you ba?
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Akfrenzy(m): 10:01am On Oct 16, 2024
Box packing loading
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by zed7: 10:02am On Oct 16, 2024
Overhyped England, no matter whom dey bring, it's not coming home.
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by lacasera14(m): 10:02am On Oct 16, 2024
Tuchel my man. Welcome back to England and show them the stuff you're made of. Unfortunately the England team looks like they are under a spell. Just like Harry Kane. Or maybe it's because Harry Kane is in the squad. But let's see how it goes.
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by RealityKings: 10:02am On Oct 16, 2024
I always wished he never left Chelsea.. I so liked his style.. I like Conte too
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by TheTundeMuniru: 10:03am On Oct 16, 2024
Tuchel is a fantastic Coach and believe he's gonna do a wonderful job with the Three Lions players.
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by HAPPINESSWEALTH(f): 10:03am On Oct 16, 2024
ok
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by richiemcgold: 10:04am On Oct 16, 2024
England with their arrays of big stars has never had a team. Building a winning team for england should be inserted as a clause in Tuchel's contract.
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Judolisco(m): 10:05am On Oct 16, 2024
Lol... One of d most overrated coaches I have ever seen... England go find dat trophy, dem no go see grin
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Judolisco(m): 10:07am On Oct 16, 2024
RealityKings:
I always wished he never left Chelsea.. I so liked his style.. I like Conte too
don't compare him with conte abeg... Conte had a pattern, tuchel doesn't have a pattern of play... No kante no party, that's why he kept rushing kante back from injuries.... D last good or decent coach Chelsea had was conte... His only mistake was selling Costa
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by wman(m): 10:08am On Oct 16, 2024
Solid hiring. A good German manager that knows how to play cup games.
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by mbahdi(m): 10:09am On Oct 16, 2024
Leprosy to every hand dat voted tpain
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Lamasta(m): 10:09am On Oct 16, 2024
Issorite I pray this one will favour them cos that country thon too wait to win any major trophy grin
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by Zonefree(m): 10:09am On Oct 16, 2024
verifiablefacts:
And start you ba?
Start Colwill and Palmer instead.
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by princeade86(m): 10:09am On Oct 16, 2024
They need good coach and I think tuchel is d best for them
Re: Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager by sterlingD(m): 10:09am On Oct 16, 2024
I thought they were going to confirm the interim coach as the substantive coach and continue from there
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