Thomas Tuchel Appointed England Manager, Aims for 2026 World Cup

Thomas Tuchel officially begins his tenure as the England national football team manager, succeeding Gareth Southgate after the Euro 2024 finals. With an 18-month contract, Tuchel's primary goal is to qualify for and win the 2026 World Cup, starting with home qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. Notably, his squad features surprises like the recall of Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford, reflecting a shift from Southgate's previous selection strategy. Tuchel's coaching journey is remarkable; he transitioned from bartending to coaching after Ralf Rangnick offered him a position at Stuttgart's academy. His previous managerial success includes winning the Champions League with Chelsea and leading teams like Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. As England looks to build on past successes, expectations are high for Tuchel's debut.