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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Thomas Tuchel Appointed England Manager, Starting 1 January 2025
Caption: Thomas Tuchel Appointed England Manager Starting 1 January 2025. Thomas Tuchel, former Bayern Munich and Chelsea manager, has been appointed as the new manager of the England men's football team. The 51-year-old German signs an 18-month contract, becoming the third non-British permanent manager after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Tuchel takes over after Gareth Southgate resigned in July following England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Interim manager Lee Carsley will continue to oversee the team for upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland. “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team.” Thomas Tuchel. The Football Association aims to give England the best chance to win the World Cup in 2026, the country's first major trophy since 1966. England’s 2026 qualification will commence with matches in Canada, Mexico, and the United States next year. 1 Pep Guardiola of Manchester City was approached for the role. 2 Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe was also a candidate. 3 Ex-Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter was among the shortlisted names. Chief Executive Mark Bullingham stated that Tuchel and his team have a single-minded focus on success. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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