Thomas Tuchel Set to Become England Manager

Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has agreed to take over as the new England men’s football team manager, according to BBC reports. The 51-year-old German will become the third non-British permanent head coach of the national team, following Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.

Tuchel will officially take charge after England’s remaining Nations League matches in November under interim boss Lee Carsley, who has been managing the team since Gareth Southgate resigned after their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.

Tuchel’s primary goal will be to lead England to qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Football Association (FA) also reportedly approached Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola earlier in the summer to gauge his interest in the role.

Tuchel brings with him extensive experience in English football, having managed Chelsea from 2021 to 2022, during which he won the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup. He has also managed high-profile clubs like Bayern Munich, Paris St-Germain, and Borussia Dortmund, with his last major role being at Bayern before leaving after the club failed to secure the Bundesliga title last season.

His appointment comes as the FA looks for a “world-class coach” to guide England through their next steps after Southgate’s departure. Despite some concerns about appointing another non-British manager, former players and pundits like Pat Nevin and Stephen Warnock believe Tuchel’s tactical versatility and experience will bring a fresh perspective to the national team.

Tuchel’s unveiling is expected to take place at Wembley next Wednesday.