October 16th 2024.
In a much-awaited announcement, the FA has officially appointed Thomas Tuchel as the new manager of England's men's football team. This makes Tuchel the third non-British manager to lead the national team, following in the footsteps of Fabio Capello and Sven-Goran Eriksson.
The 51-year-old German was introduced by FA chief Mark Bullingham at Wembley on Wednesday afternoon, marking the end of England's search for a permanent manager since Gareth Southgate's resignation after the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. Tuchel's appointment will come into effect from the start of 2025, with current interim manager Lee Carsley remaining in charge for the Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland in November.
According to Bullingham, the FA's recruitment process was thorough and they were thrilled to have hired one of the best coaches in the world in Tuchel. The FA had a contingency plan in place before the Euros and had outlined the qualities they were looking for in a coach. After Southgate's resignation, they evaluated a number of coaches and found Tuchel to be the most impressive with his vast expertise and drive. Along with Tuchel, the FA also confirmed the appointment of Anthony Barry as the new assistant coach, who previously worked under Tuchel at Chelsea and Bayern.
Tuchel's managerial experience includes top clubs like Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea. He has signed an 18-month deal with the FA and his performance will be evaluated after the 2026 World Cup, where England will be looking to end a 60-year wait for a trophy. If they are unable to do so, Tuchel will still have a chance to impress and potentially lead the team in Euro 2028, which will be hosted by England, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Tuchel's impressive resume includes a Champions League title with Chelsea in 2021, where they beat Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in the final. He has also lifted trophies in Germany and France, winning league titles with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. England has seen success under Southgate's leadership, reaching back-to-back European Championship finals and performing well in two World Cups. However, they have been unable to end the nation's wait for a trophy, falling short in both competitions.
Tuchel's journey as a coach began in 2000 when he joined German side Stuttgart as a youth coach. He then spent five years at Mainz before taking over as the manager at Borussia Dortmund, where he won the German Cup and challenged for the Bundesliga title. He then moved on to PSG, where he won two league titles and two domestic cups and led the team to the Champions League final in 2020. Tuchel's most recent stint was with Chelsea, where he won three trophies in less than two years, including the Champions League in 2021.
However, his time at Chelsea was cut short as he was sacked while the team was sixth in the Premier League. It was reported that he had lost the confidence of the squad and the new owners at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel then joined Bayern Munich, where he won the Bundesliga in 2022-23 but left the club the following year after failing to defend the title.
This announcement has caused quite a stir in the football world, and we can only wait and see what Tuchel brings to the table as England's new manager. In the meantime, let's continue to support the team and hope for a successful future under Tuchel's leadership.
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