Thomas Tuchel

[Top Story] Thomas Tuchel Appointed New England Manager as FA Concludes Search for Gareth Southgate's Successor...

In a groundbreaking move, Thomas Tuchel has inked a deal with the Football Association to take the helm as the new England manager. The 51-year-old former Chelsea mastermind succeeds Gareth Southgate in this pivotal role. Tuchel, renowned for leading Chelsea to a stunning Champions League triumph in 2021, is set to bring his exceptional expertise to the national stage.

There has yet to be an official comment from the Football Association (FA) regarding Thomas Tuchel's appointment as the new England manager. If confirmed, it would mean that Lee Carsley will remain in interim charge for next month’s Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.

Confirmation of Tuchel’s hiring could come as soon as Wednesday, when a press conference is scheduled for 1:30 PM at Wembley. Advanced talks between Tuchel and the FA progressed rapidly on Tuesday, suggesting a swift resolution is imminent.

While the FA has not publicly addressed the growing speculation surrounding Tuchel, reports indicate that chief executive Mark Bullingham and technical director John McDermott have been in discussions with the former Chelsea boss since last month. If appointed, Tuchel would become the third non-Englishman to lead the national team, following Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.

Tuchel brings a wealth of elite-level experience, having led Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2021, as well as having managed Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. His potential appointment follows earlier reports suggesting the FA had approached Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. 

From the onset of its recruitment process in July, the FA made it clear that nationality was not a determining factor; they were focused solely on securing the best candidate for the role.

Meanwhile, U21 coach Lee Carsley has been overseeing the senior team during their Nations League fixtures this autumn. While he was considered a candidate for the permanent position, uncertainty about his own ambitions has led to renewed speculation about the managerial role.