Thomas Tuchel has expressed that it is an “honour” and a “significant privilege” to be appointed as the manager of the England football team.
In his remarks, the newly appointed head of the men’s squad stated: “I am extremely proud to have received the honour of leading the England team.”
“I have always felt a genuine connection to the sport in this nation, and it has already provided me with remarkable experiences.”
“Being afforded the opportunity to represent England is a great privilege, and I am thrilled at the prospect of working with this unique and talented group of players.”
“We will exert every effort to ensure England’s success and to make the fans proud. I wish to express my gratitude to the FA, particularly to Mark and John, for their confidence in me, and I eagerly anticipate embarking on this journey together.”
Anthony Barry will serve as the German manager’s assistant.
Tuchel, 51, succeeds Gareth Southgate, who resigned following this summer’s European Championship.
Interim manager Lee Carsley is expected to retain his position for the upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland.
FA Chief Executive Mark Bullingham remarked: “We are delighted to welcome Thomas Tuchel, one of the finest coaches globally, alongside Anthony Barry, regarded as one of the leading English coaches, to support him.”
The former manager of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain has been without a role since his departure from Bayern Munich last season.
Tuchel was at the helm when the west London club secured the Champions League title in 2021 but was dismissed the following year.
He becomes the third non-English individual to lead the Three Lions, following in the footsteps of Fabio Capello and Sven-Goran Eriksson.
Tuchel was among the bookmakers’ leading candidates alongside the likes of Pep Guardiola and English managers Graham Potter and Eddie Howe.
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