THOMAS TUCHEL has been announced as the new England manager.
The German was confirmed as Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor with a tweet on England’s official X account on Wednesday morning.
Thomas Tuchel. Our #ThreeLions head coach from 2025.
— England (@England) October 16, 2024
— England (@England) October 16, 2024
Moments before the announcement, they also shared a video of an England cap – with Tuchel famous for always wearing a hat on the touchline.
Lee Carsley will remain at the helm for England‘s final two Nations League games against Greece and Ireland next month.
Tuchel will then take over in January, with England’s X bio reading: “The Thomas Tuchel era begins in January.”
Tuchel, who has signed an 18-month deal worth £7.5million per year, will then take over ahead of World Cup qualification.
The 51-year-old will become England’s third foreign manager after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
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.
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ANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love life
By Andy Dillon
THOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.
Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.
English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.
Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.
Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.
Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.
Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.
An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.
Read more on why Tuchel REALLY IS the best man for the England job
“Working closely with Anthony [Barry] 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.”
Who has Tuchel coached?
Here is a list of the England stars that have already worked with Thomas Tuchel…
- Harry Kane – Bayern Munich
- Eric Dier – Bayern Munich
- Mason Mount – Chelsea
- Reece James – Chelsea
- Ben Chilwell – Chelsea
- Callum Hudson-Odoi – Chelsea
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek – Chelsea
- Raheem Sterling – Chelsea
- Ross Barkley – Chelsea
- Tammy Abraham – Chelsea
- Conor Gallagher – Chelsea
Tuchel has previously coached some of Europe’s biggest clubs including Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
He has been out of work since leaving Bayern at the end of last season.
During his time in England with Chelsea, Tuchel led the Blues to Champions League glory in 2021, beating Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the final in Porto.
The FA reportedly made overtures to secure the services of Guardiola BEFORE the start of the season.
SunSport understands the out-of-work Graham Potter and current Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe were also on the FA’s shortlist.
Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Gary Lineker also revealed they made contact with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.
He said: “It’s confirmed apparently that they did reach out in the summer to Pep Guardiola.
“And also I understand that they spoke to Carlo Ancelotti.”
But they ultimately decided not to pursue either man in favour of the vastly experienced Tuchel.
Carsley was also in contention to land the gig but sensationally ruled himself out of the running last week.
Tuchel was on course to return to management in England‘s top flight before agreeing to take charge of the national team.
Manchester United held talks with the veteran manager in the summer about replacing the under-pressure Erik ten Hag.
Southgate vs Tuchel records compared
THOMAS TUCHEL
Augsburg II 2007-2008
P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%
Mainz 05 2009-2014
P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%
Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017
P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%
Honours: DFB Pokal
Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020
P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%
Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2
Chelsea 2021-2022
P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%
Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup
Bayern Munich 2023-2024
P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%
Honours: Bundesliga
GARETH SOUTHGATE
Middlesbrough 2006-2009
P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%
England U21 2013-2016
P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%
Honours: Toulon tournament
England 2016-Present
P102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8%
