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,

New assistant manager Anthony Barry says the chance to mastermind the England’s shot at 2026 World Cup glory immediately “captured the imagination” of Thomas Tuchel. The 51-year-old was unveiled as head coach of the Euro 2020 and 2024 runners-up on Wednesday, having agreed an 18-month deal with the Football Association the previous week.

Gary Lineker has suggested that the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as the national team's head coach is a response from the FA amid the uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag's future at Man United.