The German boss becomes the first foreign manager to lead England's Three Lions since 2012
Former Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, is reportedly set to take over as the new boss of the England national team, following Gareth Southgate's resignation after Euro 2024.
The FA has chosen the German coach to lead the Three Lions, making him the first non-English manager to take on the role since Fabio Capello in 2012.
England choose Tuchel over top candidates
The FA considered several high-profile candidates for the England job, including Pep Guardiola, Eddie Howe, and current interim boss Lee Carsley.
However, talks with Tuchel, who is familiar with English football from his time at Chelsea and his recent work with Harry Kane at Bayern Munich, accelerated rapidly as he was seen as an appealing option.
Tuchel's managerial resume includes league titles with Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, as well as a Champions League triumph with Chelsea.
Despite his impressive CV, the move is seen as a bold one given the historic football rivalry between England and Germany.
Southgate's successor faces high expectations
Tuchel will be stepping into big shoes, as Gareth Southgate's tenure saw England reach a World Cup semi-final and two UEFA Euros finals.
Southgate's departure came after a heartbreaking Euro 2024 final loss to Spain, and his successor will be under pressure to take England one step further in future tournaments.
Lee Carsley has been managing the team on an interim basis, but the FA seemed unconvinced about his willingness to take on the role permanently, pushing them to move forward with Tuchel.
Tuchel was currently on a break after leaving Bayern Munich, but the challenge of leading a national team like England's Three Lions proved to be too attractive an opportunity to turn down.
While financial details with Bayern still need to be worked out, the deal is expected to go through without any major roadblocks.
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