Tuchel starts mission in the Wembley: England's World Cup dreams on the test!
Tuchel starts mission in the Wembley: England's World Cup dreams on the test!
Wembley, England - The big change in English football has been carried out: Thomas Tuchel becomes the new coach of the national team. After his farewell to FC Bayern Munich, the German agreed with the English Football Association FA in record time. Tuchel, who was previously successful at Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea, would like to lead the "Three Lions" to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. He celebrates his debut on Friday in the prestigious Wembley Stadium against Albania, such as .
Tuchel is aware of the challenge: "I am absolutely aware that it is something special to be able to coach this team as a foreign coach". The 51-year-old plans to bring more spectacle and the English virtues into the team. The selection of his first squad is already causing discussions. The nomination of 34-year-old Jordan Henderson and the controversial striker Marcus Rashford is particularly criticized. Nevertheless, the royal house behind Tuchel shows itself. Prince William calls him "exactly the right one for the job" and strengthens his back while everyone is waiting for the hoped -for return of England to the top of the football.
ambitious goals and challenges
Tuchel takes up his office with high expectations, because the pressure is enormous. The contract initially runs until the 2026 World Cup, with the view of an extension. As ZDF , the "Three Lions" hope to finally win a big title again at the home World Cup 1966. The last two Nation League games are still completed under interim coach Lee Carsley, who took over the scepter after the resignation of Gareth Southgate.
Despite the challenges that lie in front of him, Tuchel remains calm. "It doesn't matter which nationality is in the passport," he comments on the critics. Apart from the doubts, there is also a lot of support, especially from attackers such as Harry Kane, who refers to Tuchel as "fantastic coach and humans". The hunt for the World Cup title has started and Tuchel is ready to lead English football to new heights.
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