Thomas Tuchel Appointed as New England Manager
Tuchel, no stranger to the English game after taking Chelsea to a UEFA Champions League triumph in 2021, spoke about the immense pride he had been given

German tactitician and England national team new manager Thomas Tuchel. Photo/Fabrizio Romano
By Robert Mutasi
The England national team has officially announced Thomas Tuchel as its new head coach.
The German tactician has been one of the most impressive managers with a sharp mind in making strategies and turning spells with top European clubs into successes, taking over the reins in an appointment regarded by many as bold and exciting from the Football Association.
Tuchel, no stranger to the English game after taking Chelsea to a UEFA Champions League triumph in 2021, spoke about the immense pride he had been given to be in charge of the national team.
In an emotional message, he said to the supporters, “I am very proud to have been given the big honour of leading the England team. Since I was a young boy, I have felt a personal connection to the game in this country, and it has given me some incredible moments already.”
The connection he speaks about probably addresses his time managing in the Premier League, a time when he grew close with English football culture and its dedicated fans.
Tuchel’s time at Chelsea saw him adapt virtually overnight to the rigors of English football as he led the London club through some tight domestic and European fighting ranks with a blend of tactical nous and a cool-but-determined manner.
The arrival of Tuchel coincides with an England team steeped in talent but unable to deliver a major international trophy, although they have come closest in recent times: most notable was a semifinal presence in the 2018 World Cup and ending as runners-up in Euro 2020.
The German coach acknowledged the special group of players that he now has at his disposal: “To have the chance to represent England is for me a huge privilege, and the opportunity to work with this special and talented group of players is very exciting.”
He has been touted as tactically flexible and able to squeeze every bit out of his squads. Hopefully, that spells fresh ideas for England’s way of play and an added touch of finesse when Tuchel eventually arrives.
His CV suggests he has the ability to guide top players to the next level-a skill which England fans will hope can turn their national team’s potential into silverware.
This also means that, with the Three Lions getting back into the groove of preparing for upcoming international tournaments, the captaincy under Tuchel will fall under great scrutiny.
The FA and the fans alike will be hoping this is the start of a successful era to finally bring in that elusive international glory for England.