Cochrane Joins Tuchel's England Coaching Staff

Thomas Tuchel has officially appointed Justin Cochrane as the final member of his England coaching staff, with Cochrane expected to work part-time while also retaining his position at Brentford. The 43-year-old has previously held roles with the FA's youth teams and has experience coaching at Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Cochrane joins a diverse backroom team, including assistant Anthony Barry and performance coach Nicolas Mayer, as Tuchel prepares for his first matches in charge against Albania and Latvia next month. This appointment aligns with the FA's commitment to increasing BAME representation within its coaching staff, aiming for 30% by 2028. Cochrane's addition highlights the FA's ongoing efforts to enhance diversity in coaching roles across the national teams. Tuchel, who began his tenure on January 1, is looking to build a strong foundation ahead of the World Cup qualification campaign.