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Thomas Tuchel Appointed as New England Boss

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Thomas Tuchel, a 53-year-old former coach of Chelsea and Bayern Munich, has been named the new manager of the England national team. The German, who has won titles in Germany, France, and the Champions League with Chelsea, has agreed to a two-year deal worth £10million plus bonuses until the 2026 World Cup. Tuchel's appointment comes after a thorough search process, with the Football Association (FA) also considering Pep Guardiola and Eddie Howe before opting for the German coach.

Key Takeaways:

  • Thomas Tuchel, a 53-year-old German coach, has been appointed as the new manager of the England national team.
  • Tuchel has agreed to a two-year deal worth £10million plus bonuses until the 2026 World Cup.
  • He will formally take over after England's final two Nations League games next month, with interim boss Lee Carsley to remain in charge for the trip to Greece and home clash with Republic of Ireland.
  • Tuchel has won titles in Germany with Bayern and Borussia Dortmund, in France with PSG, and at Chelsea, who he led to Champions League glory.
  • Englishman Anthony Barry, who was Tuchel's No 2 in Germany, could link up with the new England boss.
  • The FA had considered Pep Guardiola and Eddie Howe for the job before opting for Tuchel.
  • Harry Kane, the England captain, has backed the appointment, calling Tuchel a "fantastic coach".

Statistics:

  • £10million: the deal worth Tuchel will receive for his two-year stint as England boss.
  • 2026: the year the next World Cup will take place, which Tuchel has agreed to lead England into.
  • 53: the age of Tuchel at the time of his appointment.
  • 2 goals: the number of teams Tuchel has taken to Champions League title glory (Chelsea and PSG).

Sources:

  • "Byline: CHARLIE WYETT GERMAN Thomas Tuchel was yesterday named new England boss..." (BBC Sport, Date Not Provided)
  • "The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss has agreed a PS10million plus bonuses, two-year deal until the 2026 World Cup." (BBC Sport, Date Not Provided)

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