Thomas Tuchel Announced as Next Manager of the England Men’s Football Team

Thomas Tuchel Announced as Next Manager of the England Men’s Football Team

Thomas Tuchel has been announced as the next head coach of the England men’s football team by the Football Association. He will start work on January 1, 2025, with interim boss Lee Carsley remaining in charge for next month’s UEFA Nations League double-header against Greece and Republic of Ireland.

Tuchel, 51, has previously managed Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, guiding the Blues to the UEFA Champions League title in 2021. He will be tasked with guiding England to the next World Cup in 2026, jointly hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, with hopes of winning the men’s team its first major international title in 60 years.

In a statement, Tuchel expressed his pride and excitement about leading the England team, emphasizing his personal connection to the game and his commitment to making England successful and its supporters proud.