Don't judge the new England manager, Thomas Tuchel, based on his nationality. Evaluate him based on his achievements.

When Thomas Tuchel, the new England manager, was announced as the winner of the Champions League while managing Chelsea, the football world was abuzz with excitement. Not only is he a proven winner in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport, but he also has experience coaching and competing against many of the players he will now lead in the next 18 months. It's worth mentioning that he was born in Krumbach, Germany, but that should not overshadow the overwhelming positives of his impending appointment.

Although many may have wanted an English figurehead for the England team, the Football Association's main priority should always be to hire the best person for the job. And in Tuchel, they have undoubtedly found the perfect fit. While Gareth Southgate may have restored pride in the national team, his shortcomings were brutally exposed in consecutive European Championship finals. Despite his English roots, they were not enough to compensate for the team's failures.

Interestingly, the two most qualified candidates to succeed Southgate, Tuchel and Graham Potter, share a similar coaching style. However, while Tuchel thrived in the intense atmosphere of Chelsea, Potter struggled to make an impact. And while Eddie Howe has an impressive record at Newcastle, the pressure of managing England is a whole different ball game. So why not focus on the incredible opportunity of having Tuchel as the new manager, instead of dwelling on his nationality?

Some may argue that promoting from within would have been a convenient and PR-friendly choice. However, as we saw with caretaker Lee Carsley, it's not always the best option. And let's not rewrite history and pretend that Southgate was always destined for managerial stardom. He was given the job after his predecessor's disgraceful dismissal for negotiating with a fake Sheikh.

It's clear that England got lucky with Southgate, and vice versa. But after years of missed opportunities, the Football Association seems to have finally realized that winning is all that matters. They may have initially aimed for the stars with Pep Guardiola, but Tuchel is by no means a consolation prize. With his impressive track record of collecting trophies, tactical innovation, and excellent communication skills, England could not have asked for a better candidate.

Of course, there's always a risk when hiring a foreign manager, as seen with Fabio Capello and Sven Goran Eriksson in the past. However, Tuchel's success in the Premier League already sets him apart from his predecessors. And as the pundits have pointed out, his experience in navigating tournament football, as well as his ability to work with different players and clubs, makes him the perfect fit for England.

Some may argue that an English manager should have been chosen, but the reality is that there were very few options available. And Tuchel's nationality should not be an issue. After all, a New Zealander has revolutionized England's cricket team, and foreign ingenuity played a significant role in Team GB's success at the Olympics. And let's not forget that the Lionesses, England's women's team, had their best performance under a Dutch coach.

There may be challenges ahead, as Tuchel's controversial exit from Chelsea serves as a warning. But he is not the first to have difficulties with the club's owner, and it should not overshadow his incredible accomplishments. After all, within a matter of months, he turned Chelsea from a struggling team into European champions and Club World Cup winners. With that kind of track record, concerns about his ability to sing the national anthem should be the least of anyone's worries.

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