Thomas Tuchel has signed a deal to become the England’s new manager, and will permanently replace Gareth Southgate as the Three Lions boss.
The 52-year-old was reportedly keen to take over at Wembley following the end of Southgate’s eight-year reign as national coach after Lee Carsley made a hash of being in temporary charge.
Aside from a poor last season at Bayern Munich, Tuchel’s football acumen is largely unquestioned especially after steering Chelsea to the Champions League when the club was in near-turmoil in 2021.
The fact he knows English football from his time at Stamford Bridge and worked closely with captain Harry Kane at Bayern Munich last season is clearly appealing to the Football Association.
But there are questions about combustible Tuchel rarely staying in a job longer than two years, and his history of leaving teams under a cloud. And off the pitch is where some of Tuchel’s baggage begins to really pile up.
Thomas Tuchel, pictured with new younger…