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The news had been circulating, and now it’s official: Thomas Tuchel is the new manager of England. It's an unusual choice in the country’s football history, given that nearly all of the previous head coaches have been English. Tuchel is the third foreign coach, following Sven Goran Eriksson, who led the team from 2001 to 2006, and Fabio Capello, from 2007 to 2012. Tuchel, 51, hails from Krumbach, Germany, and has an impressive track record.
Throughout his career, Tuchel has managed Stuttgart, Augsburg, and top clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich. During his time in England, he won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup. His accolades also include two French league titles, one German championship, and various national cups. In 2021, he was named Coach of the Year by UEFA, IFFHS, FIFA, and his home country.
Tuchel’s task is to guide England back to victory after losing the Euro 2021 final to Italy and the Euro 2024 final to Spain. It’s no easy challenge, despite the wealth of talent in the squad, including players like Saka, Bellingham, Foden, Palmer, Rice, and more. The primary objective for now is the Nations League. Surprisingly relegated to League B, England could remain there for the next edition as well. They currently sit in second place, trailing group leaders Greece, who have dominated with four wins in four matches. The next match, in the upcoming international window, will be crucial as England travel to face Greece. They will be looking to overturn the 1-2 defeat suffered at Wembley, courtesy of Pavlovic and his teammates.
A nation to win over, trophies to secure, and a generation of immense talent to elevate: Thomas Tuchel’s challenge as England manager is anything but simple.
