11 hours ago Thomas Tuchel admits England tenure will be over if 2026 World Cup is a 'failure'

Tuchel insists it is good for England to be “absolutely open’ about ambitions for World Cup glory

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15 hours ago Despite the frenzy of Thomas Tuchel’s England reception there is cause for hope | Jonathan Liew

Put aside the patriotic outrage and the German faces similar problems to his predecessors – but could still solve themBut what about the pathway? What kind of message does it send out to all the promising English coaches out there? What does it say about the system when the Football Association needs to import a head coach from abroad? Why won’t you sing the national anthem? Is it hypocritical for you to wear a poppy when it was your lot who, you know?Yes: if the industrial-strength outrage generated by his appointment is any indication, Thomas Tuchel’s press conference after winning the 2026 World Cup is certainly going to be wild. Because of course we must assume that this outrage is in fact a consistent and principled intellectual stance that will be maintained throughout regardless ...

Politics

17 hours ago England World Cup 2026 odds after appointing Thomas Tuchel as new Three Lions boss

Thomas Tuchel becomes the third foreign manager to take over the Three Lions job with the aim to succeed in the 2026 World Cup

Politics

20 hours ago How England will fare at the 2026 World Cup under Thomas Tuchel, according to a supercomputer

Thomas Tuchel has been named as England's new head coach - and Daily Star Sport has asked a supercomputer how he'll fare at the 2026 World Cup

Politics

25 hours ago England appointing Thomas Tuchel shows as much desperation as inspiration

The German represents a shift away from years of planning by the FA, writes Miguel Delaney, yet his appointment also highlights the ultimate desire for the Three Lions on the road to the 2026 World Cup

Politics