Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches

LONDON (AP) — British soccer managers reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation on Thursday after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coach. Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham said some English managers...

A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccer

The question was inevitable. At his first news conference as England’s newly appointed head coach, Thomas Tuchel – a German – was asked on Wednesday what message he had for fans who would have preferred an Englishman in charge of their beloved national team. ...

Thomas Tuchel hired as England head coach ahead of 2026 World Cup and targets 'second star'

LONDON (AP) — Thomas Tuchel was hired as England coach on Wednesday and tasked with the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophy. The German, who previously managed Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich, has signed an 18-month contract that...

England hires Thomas Tuchel as coach ahead of 2026 World Cup

LONDON (AP) — England hires Thomas Tuchel as coach ahead of 2026 World Cup.