October 24th 2024.
Thomas Tuchel is set to take on his new role as the manager of the English national football team on January 1st, and there is already plenty of excitement surrounding his appointment. According to football pundit Nedum Onuoha, Tuchel has expressed his desire to see England and Germany face off in the 2026 World Cup final. This news may come as a surprise to some, as Tuchel hails from Germany himself, but he has previously stated that he feels more appreciated in England than in his native country.
Many were disappointed when the Football Association chose to hire a foreign manager instead of an English one. Some even expressed their anger towards Tuchel's specific passport, given that Germany is considered to be one of England's biggest rivals in international football. However, it seems that Tuchel's love for English football outweighs any potential conflicts of interest.
Onuoha, a former Premier League player and England U21 international, spoke highly of Tuchel's abilities and stated that he has "got a little bit of edge to him." He believes that Tuchel's ideal scenario would be to lead England to victory over Germany in the World Cup final, which is set to be hosted in North America in 2026.
Despite the initial backlash, Onuoha supports the decision to hire Tuchel and believes that English fans do not tend to back their own managers. He pointed to the criticism that Gareth Southgate faced during his tenure as England's manager, despite leading the team to their best opportunities in decades.
While it would be ideal for all of the top managers in England to be English, Onuoha acknowledges that this is not currently the case. And as a result, the English national team must look beyond their borders for the best possible candidate. He also poses the question of whether fans would be critical of an English manager like Southgate, even if they were successful, simply because they did not like him personally.
Ultimately, Tuchel's appointment as the new manager of the Three Lions has stirred up some controversy, but there is no denying his talent and potential to lead the team to success. And if his dream of an England vs Germany World Cup final does come true, it will surely be a match for the ages.
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