Thomas Tuchel Appointed As New England Coach

Thomas Tuchel was named the new coach of the England national team on Wednesday.
Tuchel, 51, who has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season, succeeds Englishman Gareth Southgate as permanent manager, becoming the third foreign coach of the Three Lions after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.

Tuchel, who has coached Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich, has the pedigree to help the FA win the trophy they are seeking to end their 58-year-long wait to win a major tournament.

The move, however, has drawn criticism for the FA’s unwillingness to entrust the Englishman with the top job.

Tuchel will be assisted by English coach Anthony Barry, who worked with him at Bayern Munich.

“I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team,” Tuchel said in a FA statement.

“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.”