British soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coach.

Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England’s new head coach has divided opinion and that is not strictly down to his credentials but largely because of his nationality. However, the German, who has vowed to win over the doubters by landing England’s first piece of silverware since 1966, is not the first import to oversee the national side’s fortunes.

Thomas Tuchel has said that he wants to have a “clean start”, as he explained at his England unveiling why he is not starting the job until January 1. The Football Association (FA) announced on Wednesday morning that Tuchel signed his contract as England head coach on October 8,