October 15th 2024.
According to recent reports from Germany, it seems that Thomas Tuchel is one step closer to becoming the new England manager. The former Bayern Munich boss has been out of work since the end of last season, during which his team managed to win the Bundesliga title. However, they fell short of their rivals Bayer Leverkusen by a significant 18 points.
Tuchel, who has previously worked in England with Premier League team Chelsea, has been eagerly waiting for his return to the world of football. Now, it seems that his wish might just come true as he has been heavily linked with the Three Lions post. In fact, German outlet Welt TV reported over the weekend that talks were already underway, and this has now been confirmed by Sky Sports.
The English national team has been on the lookout for a permanent replacement for Gareth Southgate, who left after their heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat in July. In the interim, Lee Carsley, the Under-21 boss, has been placed in charge for England's six games in the Nations League. However, after a shocking 2-1 defeat against Greece last Thursday, his chances of securing the job on a full-time basis have taken a hit. Although Carsley and the team bounced back with a 3-1 win over Finland on Sunday, the former Everton midfielder remained evasive when asked about his interest in the role.
This potential news might come as a disappointment for Manchester United, who were considering Tuchel as a possible replacement for their under-fire manager Erik ten Hag. The club's senior hierarchy, including majority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, recently had a meeting in London, but no clarification was provided on Ten Hag's future. The Dutchman's position as United's manager seems to be hanging by a thread, with the team currently sitting at 14th place in the Premier League and without a win in their last five games.
It is no secret that United had been actively searching for a replacement for Ten Hag before the end of last season. In fact, they even had talks with Tuchel, who is reportedly still open to taking the job now. If he does end up being hired by England, he would become the third non-British coach of the men's national team, following in the footsteps of Sven-Göran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
Lee Carsley, the former Republic of Ireland international, had been considered the favorite for the job after his impressive performances last month. However, after England's defeat to Greece at Wembley, he seemed to distance himself from the role by saying, "I was quite surprised after the last camp in terms of 'the job is mine' and 'it's mine to lose' and all the rest of it." He also clarified that his remit has always been clear, and he is only in charge for three camps and three games before hopefully returning to the Under-21s.
With the potential hiring of Tuchel, it seems that the future of England's national team is in good hands. However, it remains to be seen if Manchester United will also be able to secure their desired manager amidst the growing uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag's position. Only time will tell how things will unfold for both Tuchel and Ten Hag, but one thing is for sure - the football world will be eagerly watching.
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