Thomas Tuchel, the former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager, has emerged as the favourite to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager. The Times reports that he could be unveiled later this week. It is believed that negotiations could proceed quickly, bringing to an end the FA’s search for a successor to Southgate, who quit after England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in July.
Tuchel is attractive, in part simply because he is available. He has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season. Appointing him would mean no lengthy or expensive negotiations to prise him away from a club contract. Exact terms have yet to be agreed, but Tuchel is reportedly keen to take the job. He would become the third foreign coach to manage the England team, following in the footsteps of Sven-Göran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Neither could be described as successes in the role.
It would also appear to be curtains for Lee Carsley, England’s under-21 head coach, who had been put in charge for six Nations League games until next month.
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