England turn to Tuchel for tilt at 2026 title

October 16 – In a left-field move that drew a collective intake of breath from commentators and fans alike, Thomas Tuchel has been appointed England manager from January 1, dashing hopes that another Englishman would follow in the footsteps of Gareth Southgate who held the job for eight years.

The 51-year-old Tuchel, who has signed an 18-month contract, becomes the third non-British permanent manager of the men’s team after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello and will take up his role...