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Thomas Tuchel named England manager LIVE: New assistant revealed for Three Lions boss
England have officially announced Thomas Tuchel as the new manager of the men’s national team, with highly-regarded English coach Anthony Barry as his assistant.
The German succeeds Gareth Southgate as the permanent boss of the side in an eye-catching appointment made by the Football Association (FA). The former Chelsea manager has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season, but carries real pedigree, leading the Stamford Bridge club to Champions League triumph in 2021 and winning league titles in both Germany and France.
The 51-year-old will lead England into the 2026 World Cup on North American soil having emerged as the FA’s preferred appointment this week – with official confirmation coming on Wednesday morning. A number of candidates, including Pep Guardiola, were sounded out over the vacancy while Lee Carsley performed the duties on an interim basis, but Tuchel fits many of the criteria outlined by the stand-in manager last week.
Having worked closely with captain Harry Kane at Bayern last season, Tuchel will be unveiled as the third foreign holder of the role after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello, but leading pundit Gary Lineker isn’t sure the Three Lions have made the right choice.
Follow all the latest updates in our live blog below:
Thomas Tuchel set to be appointed England manager
Thomas Tuchel officially appointed as Gareth Southgate’s successor
The manager will be unveiled at Wembley at 1.30pm BST
The German has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season
He follows Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello as foreign managers to hold the role
ANALYSIS: England’s statement signing shows as much desperation as inspiration | Miguel Delaney
Gary Lineker reveals his choice for England manager
Lineker questions dearth of English coaches
10:31 , Mike Jones
Gary Lineker echoed the views of Alan Shearer in that appointing Thomas Tuchel is not an issue but he did question why there seems to be a lack of top quality English coaches.
The former England forward said: “I don’t think it is imperative (to have an English manager). I’m not going to lose sleep over it. But my personal preference would be that England has an English coach.
“For some reason English football hasn’t produced a plethora of brilliant coaches. Why that is, I don’t know. I think that will happen.
“We are starting to see really good coaches coming through. But I think the reason that we have not produced great coaches is the fact that we were stuck in the past in terms of long-ball football. We were behind everybody else.”
Shearer has no problem with Tuchel’s nationality
10:24 , Mike Jones
Thomas Tuchel’s German nationality will no doubt displease a certain section of fans, but Alan Shearer says he does not have a problem with it, stating: “If he’s the outstanding candidate, yeah.
“There’s no doubt he’s got an incredible CV, what he’s won and managing at the highest level, working with superstars. But this is going to be a very, very different test for him. It’s a bold move from the FA, there’s no doubt about it.
“We need a trophy, it’s as simple as that. And we need a manager that can deliver that.”
Alan Shearer reacts to ThomasTuchel appointment
10:17 , Mike Jones
Alan Shearer believes the Football Association acted quickly to bring in Thomas Tuchel because of the possibility he could become Manchester United manager.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had also been a name in the frame to succeed Gareth Southgate, and former England striker Shearer told The Rest is Football podcast: “If they sounded out Pep, fine, he’s the best manager in the world.
“You then have to look at what’s available to you. They’ve looked at Thomas Tuchel and have thought there is a chance he could get the Manchester United job pretty soon.
“So opportunity lies now. If they didn’t act quick now they weren’t going to get one of the outstanding candidates for the job.”
Thomas Tuchel becomes third foreign England manager
10:11 , Mike Jones
Thomas Tuchel is now the third foreign England manager, and the third different county represented, after Sweden’s Sven-Goran Eriksson and Italy’s Fabio Capello.
While that element is sure to bring debate from traditionalists in English football, especially given the nature of the football rivalry with Germany, the FA’s sole focus is bringing this era to fruition and winning the 2026 World Cup.
Should Tuchel and his backroom staff achieve that feat, the debate will be settled.
Thomas Tuchel reacts after being confirmed as new England manager: ‘It’s a huge privilege’
10:04 , Mike Jones
Thomas Tuchel maintains it is “a huge privilege” to be confirmed as the new England manager.
The German has been announced as the successor to Gareth Southgate as Three Lions boss and will begin work on 1 January 2025.
And the former Chelsea, PSG and Bayern Munich manager is excited for the journey ahead on the road to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Thomas Tuchel reacts after being confirmed as new England manager
Lee Carsley has full focus on England’s must-win rematch in Greece
09:56 , Mike Jones
Lee Carsley wishes the must-win trip to Greece was next week as England’s caretaker boss looks to atone for their Wembley wobble and end his interim reign with Nations League promotion.
September’s 2-0 wins away to the Republic of Ireland and Finland were encouraging, but the mood turned when Carsley’s experimental approach against Greece backfired last Thursday.
Lee Carsley has full focus on England’s must-win rematch in Greece
Carsley to return to Under-21s
09:51 , Alex Pattle
England’s current interim boss Lee Carsley will return to the Under-21s and lead their defence of the Euros title they won in 2023 once Thomas Tuchel takes over in January 2025.
Carsley has been vocal that his tenure as England senior men’s manager would only last for the three Nations League camps and he is looking forward to returning to his previous role.
The England U21s secured qualification for the 2025 Euros at the weekend.
New assistant coach revealed in Tuchel announcement
09:45 , Mike Jones
Thomas Tuchel will be helped on the sidelines by English coach Anthony Barry who has signed on to be assistant to the German when he takes up his duties as the national coach.
Barry previously worked with Tuchel at Chelsea and Bayern Munich and says he ‘didn’t hesitate’ to join the team when asked.
He said: “For any Englishman in football, working with the national team is the pinnacle and I didn’t hesitate when Thomas asked me to come and join him again. I know what a great place St. George’s Park is and how much of an advantage it gives our England teams, and the support it gives to coaches.
“This squad is very talented and have done so much to bring the country together, I look forward to meeting and working with them on this exciting project.”
Tuchel ‘proud’ to lead England team
09:42 , Mike Jones
Thomas Tuchel has provided some initial thoughts to taking on the England manager job and says he is ‘proud to be given the honour’.
Tuchel said: “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team. I have long felt a personal connection to the game in this country, and it has given me some incredible moments already. To have the chance to represent England is a huge privilege, and the opportunity to work with this special and talented group of players is very exciting.
“Working closely with Anthony as my assistant coach, we will do everything we can to make England successful and the supporters proud. I want to thank The FA, in particular Mark and John, for their trust and I am looking forward to starting our journey together.”
FA CEO on Thomas Tuchel appointment
09:39 , Mike Jones
FA CEO Mark Bullingham said: “We are thrilled to have hired Thomas Tuchel, one of the best coaches in the world and Anthony Barry who is one of the best English coaches to support him.
“Our recruitment process has been very thorough. Before the Euros we had a contingency plan and outlined exactly the qualities we would be looking for in a coach. Since Gareth resigned, we have worked through the candidate pool, meeting a number of coaches and evaluating them against that criteria.
“Thomas was very impressive and stood out with his vast expertise and his drive. Anthony is a top English talent and also has international experience with Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Portugal.
“Fundamentally we wanted to hire a coaching team to give us the best possible chance of winning a major tournament, and we believe they will do just that. Thomas and the team have a single-minded focus on giving us the best possible chance to win the World Cup in 2026.
“I would like to thank Lee [Carsley] for stepping up and doing everything we asked of him – he is a very talented coach and a major part of our England pathway. He will now focus on retaining the U21 Euro title in the summer. These are exciting times for England fans at senior and MU21 level, and we look forward to welcoming Thomas and Anthony when they begin work in January.”
Tuchel official announced as new England boss
09:36 , Mike Jones
The FA has released a statement this morning announcing that Thomas Tuchel will indeed be the next permanent England manager. It reads:
“The FA has announced that Uefa Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel is the new England senior men’s head coach and will be assisted by internationally renowned English coach Anthony Barry. Tuchel returns to English football after a trophy-laden period with Chelsea who he led to become European and world champions, having also been successful at elite level in Germany and France.
“In addition, he was voted Uefa and Fifa’s coach of the year in 2021 in recognition of his work in England. His arrival at The FA concludes an extensive recruitment search which began in July, just after the Three Lions’ run to the Uefa Euro 2024 final.
“The confidential process, which saw several candidates interviewed, was led by FA CEO Mark Bullingham and men’s technical director John McDermott, and saw Tuchel identified as the preferred appointment. The decision to recruit Tuchel and Barry was approved by the FA Board early last week, with Tuchel signing his contract on Tuesday 8 October.
“The announcement was delayed to minimise distraction around the international camp that has just concluded. The pair will begin work on 1 January 2025 ahead of the qualification process for the following year’s Fifa World Cup finals, due to be staged in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
“Tuchel’s impressive list of coaching honours includes league titles in France and Germany, twice with Paris Saint-Germain and most recently with Bayern Munich in the 2022/23 season, having won his first major trophy in 2017 when Borussia Dortmund lifted the German Cup. Tuchel will be reunited with Barry, having worked closely with the Englishman at Chelsea and Bayern and where together they won four trophies between both clubs.
“Liverpool-born Barry, who is a Uefa Pro licence holder, has significant international pedigree, notably working with Belgium and Portugal at the 2022 Fifa World Cup and Uefa Euro 2024 respectively. The pair will bring a small backroom team with them to St. George’s Park, with a further coaching update expected in the near future.
“Interim head coach Lee Carsley will remain in charge of the Three Lions through to the conclusion of the Uefa Nations League group stage next month, with decisive games away to Greece and at home to Republic of Ireland. He will then return to lead England’s defence of their Uefa U21 Euro title, after qualification for the finals next summer was secured this weekend.”
Harry Redknapp gives thoughts on Thomas Tuchel appointment
09:33 , Mike Jones
Former Tottenham and Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp spoke about the reported appointment of Thomas Tuchel as the England manager and told Sky Sports News: “I’m very patriotic, I think we should have an English manager but obviously the field was very small to choose from.”
Redknapp added: “He’s [Tuchel] lost his job quite quickly at a couple of clubs. It’s not like he’s been a massive success. He’s come and gone at a couple of clubs.”
Pep Guardiola responds to England job speculation with intriguing remark
09:25 , Mike Jones
Pep Guardiola has left the door open to one day become manager of England after suggesting “anything can happen” in his future.
Guardiola’s contract with Manchester City runs out at the end of the season, adding to the uncertainty around the four-in-a-row champions amid a legal case brought on by the Premier League alleging more than 100 financial breaches, which City deny.
“Leaving City? It’s not true, I haven’t decided yet,” Guardiola said when asked about his future on Italian TV show Che tempo Che Fa.
“And it is not even true that I will be the next England coach. If I had decided I would say it… I don’t know either, anything can happen.”
Thomas Tuchel set to be appointed England manager
09:17 , Mike Jones
The former Chelsea boss has reportedly signed a deal with the FA to take charge of the national team and will replace interim boss Lee Carsley in January 2025.
An announcement is expected later today to confirm the details of the appointment.
Roberto Martinez on Thomas Tuchel taking on England job
09:09 , Mike Jones
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez spoke to the press after last night’s 0-0 draw with Scotland and was asked for his thoughts on Thomas Tuchel taking over the England manager role.
Martinez said: “He’s a wonderful coach, he’s someone that has won the Champions League, he knows the Premier League inside out. I think he’s someone that is going to bring a fantastic level and carry on what Gareth Southgate’s done.
“I said it many times, he did an amazing job with England and I think Thomas can do a great job too.”
Thomas Tuchel’s career so far
09:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle
After a modest playing record, Thomas Tuchel has carved out quite the career on the touchline at some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
2009-14 Mainz: 183 matches W72 D45 L66
2015-17 Borussia Dortmund: 107 matches W69 D20 L18
2018-20 PSG: 127 matches W96 D11 L20
2021-22 Chelsea: 100 matches W63 D19 L18
2023-24 Bayern Munich: 61 matches W37 D8 L16
Thomas Tuchel’s list of trophies
08:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle
England had been seeking a trophy-winner as their next manager, and Thomas Tuchel fits the bill - his tenures can sometimes be tempestuous but the German has quite the haul in his managerial career:
Tuchel’s full list of silverware:
1x Champions League
1x FIFA Club World Cup
1x German Champion
2x French Champion
1x German Cup
1x UEFA Super Cup
1x French Cup
1x French League Cup
2x French Super Cup
Gary Lineker reveals his choice for England manager
08:31 , Luke Baker
Gary Lineker has revealed who his preferred choice for the England manager’s job is.
Thomas Tuchel is set to be appointed by the FA but, speaking on his The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker admitted he would have gone in a different direction.
“I’d have given the job to [interim boss] Lee Carsley,” he said. “I have seen enough to suggest to me the players really trust him.
“And he is imaginative enough to produce something that is a joy to watch, is entertaining and front-footed football. I’d have gone for Lee Carsley (but) it is not my job to pick people like that.”
Harry Kane quizzed on Thomas Tuchel being appointed England manager
08:16 , Luke Baker
Thomas Tuchel has an existing relationship with some of the England squad from his time at Chelsea but the player he knows best is, of course, Harry Kane.
Tuchel managed Kane at Bayern last season as the England captain won the European Golden Shoe but couldn’t help the German giants wina trophy. Kane has given his thoughts on the potential appointment.
Who would Germany’s Thomas Tuchel join on list of foreign managers of England’s men?
08:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Fabio Capello (2007-2012)
Overall record: Played 42, won 28, drawn eight, lost six, scored 89, conceded 35, win ratio 66.7 percent.
Tournament record: Last 16 at 2010 World Cup, qualified for Euro 2012.
Strengths: Arrived with a stellar CV and coaching record, having won league titles with AC Milan, Real Madrid, Roma and Juventus. Extensive tactical knowhow produced defensively strong, disciplined teams.
Weaknesses: The English language – he once said he needed only 100 words to communicate with the players. However, that did nothing for his relationship with the media. His man-management was also found wanting as Capello also treated the players like schoolchildren, which was a huge change from his predecessor and not one well-received with the squad who described their 2010 World Cup base as a “luxury prison”.
Who would Germany’s Thomas Tuchel join on list of overseas England managers?
07:55 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Sven-Goran Eriksson (2001-2006)
Record: Played 67, won 40, drawn 17, lost 10, scored 128, conceded 61, win ratio 59.7 percent
Tournament history: 2002 World Cup quarter-final, Euro 2004 quarter-final, 2006 World Cup quarter-final.
Strengths: Loved by the players, to whom he was incredibly loyal, and that helped foster a great team spirit and character. Calm under pressure, both on the field and off it with the media after a number of stories about his private life.
Weaknesses: His loyalty to chosen players in a settled squad often left him hamstrung or reluctant to bring in wildcard selections. The style of football was not very entertaining and was criticised for not getting more out of England’s ‘golden generation’.
Harry Redknapp disappointed at England's decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel as manager
07:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle
ANALYSIS: England’s statement signing of Thomas Tuchel shows as much desperation as inspiration
07:30 , Miguel Delaney
When Thomas Tuchel sat down with the Football Association over the last week, there was one detail that weighed over everything. That was simply to win the 2026 World Cup. That was the huge attraction of the job for him. That was the primary impetus for the FA.
It was obviously about so much more than Lee Carsley’s defeat to Greece last week, given that overtures were already made to Tuchel by that point. The German’s own existing interest in the job also increased once it became clear that Manchester United were not going to move off Erik ten Hag any time soon.
A narrative could be formed about how the Old Trafford hierarchy has let another manager, who could have been the right man, go, but there is a grander storyline to this. England have certainly made a statement with this appointment, even if it says a few different things about the national game.
England’s statement signing of Thomas Tuchel shows as much desperation as inspiration
How would England line up under Thomas Tuchel?
07:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle
There’s no shortage of talent at his disposal, so how could Thomas Tuchel assemble his England side? Jack Rathborn ponders the options:
How would England line up under Thomas Tuchel?
Harry Kane gives Thomas Tuchel verdict amid England manager talks
07:10 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Thomas Tuchel worked closely with England captain Harry Kane at Bayern Munich last season. The striker insisted yesterday that he was unaware of just how close he and the manager were to reuniting.
Harry Kane gives Thomas Tuchel verdict amid England manager talks
Thomas Tuchel set to be appointed England manager
07:00 , Miguel Delaney
Thomas Tuchel is on the brink of becoming England manager, and could even be unveiled by the end of this week.
An agreement on main terms comes after swift talks between the German coach and the Football Association from the weekend, with the 51-year-old’s interest increasing after it became clear that Manchester United were not yet going to move on Erik ten Hag.
Tuchel will consequently become the third foreign England manager, and the third different county represented, after Sweden’s Sven-Goran Eriksson and Italy’s Fabio Capello. While that element may bring debate from traditionalists in English football, especially given the nature of the football rivalry with Germany, the FA’s sole focus is bringing this era to fruition and winning the 2026 World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel set to be appointed England manager
Thomas Tuchel set to be appointed England manager - LIVE
Tuesday 15 October 2024 19:37 , Harry Latham-Coyle
Good morning, and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the latest developments with Thomas Tuchel set to be appointed as England manager.
We’ll be bringing you all of the updates as they happen with the Football Association (FA) on the verge of appointing Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor.
