October 16th 2024.
The Football Association has recently announced that Thomas Tuchel will officially take on the role of England manager in January 2025. This decision has been met with some criticism, but the FA stands by their choice to delay Tuchel's start until the new year.
Tuchel, who signed an 18-month deal, was introduced at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. He will lead England until after the 2026 World Cup. However, interim manager Lee Carsley will continue to oversee the team for their upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland in November.
FA CEO Mark Bullingham addressed the criticism and explained that the delayed start allows Tuchel to focus solely on England's World Cup qualifying campaign, which will begin next year. "We always made it clear to Lee that he would have three camps and run the Nations League campaign," Bullingham stated. "When we first spoke to Thomas, he expressed his desire to have a singular focus on the World Cup. So, it made perfect sense for both parties to start in January."
Some have argued that it makes "zero sense" to leave Carsley in charge for the November games, but Bullingham assures that it was a mutual decision that worked well for everyone involved. "What impressed us the most was Tuchel's unwavering focus on England and the World Cup. We discussed our goal of adding a second star to the shirt, and it was agreed that starting in January would align with that project. Lee will finish the Nations League campaign, and we are confident in our decision."
Tuchel also expressed his excitement about returning to England, where he previously managed Chelsea. "I love living in England and am looking forward to returning," he shared. "Being close to the Premier League and my players is important to me. However, I will also have the opportunity to be with my family and children in Germany due to the schedule. But for the most part, I will be in England."
In the end, the decision to delay Tuchel's start as England manager until January 2025 may have raised some eyebrows, but the FA and Tuchel are confident that it is the best course of action for the team's success. Tuchel's singular focus on the World Cup and his desire to be close to his players make it a logical choice. The FA and Tuchel are eager to begin their journey towards bringing home the World Cup trophy.
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