An agreement on main terms comes after swift talks between the German coach and the Football Association over the weekend, with the 51-year-old’s interest increasing after it became clear that Manchester United were not yet going to move on Erik ten Hag.
Tuchel will consequently become the third foreign England manager, and the third different county represented, after Sweden’s Sven-Goran Eriksson and Italy’s Fabio Capello. While that element may bring debate from traditionalists in English football, especially given the nature of the football rivalry with Germany, the FA’s sole focus is bringing this era to fruition and winning the 2026 World Cup.
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