Thomas Tuchel has reportedly agreed to become the new England manager and is expected to be unveiled in the role as early as this week. A swift conclusion to talks with the Football Association is set to see the former Chelsea boss become only the third foreign Three Lions boss.
Tuchel’s expected appointment will end the search for Gareth Southgate’s successor, three months after his resignation following the Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain. Under-21s head coach Lee Carsley has taken charge of England’s last four matches on a caretaker basis but has all but ruled himself out of the full-time position.
The FA have taken a patient approach to finding Southgate’s successor but are set to land Tuchel over the coming days. They are understood to have made contact with other candidates including Pep Guardiola.
But according to The Times, a process led by chief executive Mark Bullingham and technical director John McDermott is set to conclude with Tuchel becoming the next permanent England boss. The 51-year-old is said to be ‘excited’ about the job and believes the Three Lions will be strong contenders to win the 2026 World Cup.
Tuchel has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich during the summer. Although he oversaw a disappointing third-placed finish in the Bundesliga last term, he was key to Harry Kane’s remarkable first season in Germany. He is set to reunite with the England captain.
Carsley said last week that England need a “world-class coach” with a track record of winning trophies. Tuchel certainly fits that profile having won the Bundesliga during his first six months with Bayern, while he also won the Champions League under similar circumstances at Chelsea in 2019.
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