Thomas Tuchel to England live updates – former Chelsea boss ‘SIGNS’ contract to become Three Lions boss – latest

Kane on Tuchel

England captain Harry Kane already has experience playing under Thomas Tuchel.

The former Bayern Munich manager signed the striker for the German giants last summer.

Kane hailed his old boss this week, telling Sky Sports: “Obviously, I know Thomas well from last year.

“Fantastic coach, fantastic person, so I am sure the guys at the FA will contact me, when they know more about it.”

Carsley’s future

Lee Carsley is set to remain in charge for England’s next two matches, according to the BBC.

The interim boss will take charge of the Three Lions’ final two Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland next month.

Thomas Tuchel is then expected to formally take over ahead of next year’s World Cup qualifiers.

England’s recent history

Thomas Tuchel will be charged with guiding England to the 2026 World Cup.

The Three Lions have qualified for each of the last eight major international tournaments, with four coming under Gareth Southgate.

Here is how they have fared since failing to reach Euro 2008.

• 2010 World Cup – Round of 16
• Euro 2012 – Quarter-finals
• 2014 World Cup – Group stage
• Euro 2016 – Round of 16
• 2018 World Cup – Fourth place
• Euro 2020 – Runners-up
• 2022 World Cup – Quarter-finals
• Euro 2024 – Runners-up

Foreign England managers

Thomas Tuchel is set to become the third foreign manager to take permanent charge of the England national team.

Swedish coach Sven-Goran Eriksson and Italy’s Fabio Capello previously managed the Three Lions.

Here is how they fared in the role:

• Sven-Goran Eriksson – 2001-06, 67 matches, 40 wins, 17 draws, 10 losses, win percentage: 59.7, 2002 World Cup quarter-final, Euro 2004 quarter-final, 2006 World Cup quarter-final
• Fabio Capello – 2008-12, 42 matches, 28 wins, eight draws, six losses, win percentage: 66.7, 2010 World Cup last 16

Tuchel’s coaching career

Thomas Tuchel began his coaching career with Stuttgart in 2000, two years after the end of his playing days.

He was handed his first senior role nine years later by Mainz before going on to manage in France and England before his Three Lions appointment.

Tuchel’s trophy cabinet

Thomas Tuchel has won 11 major trophies during his managerial career.

They include the Champions League with Chelsea and three league titles in France and Germany.