Germany’s Thomas Tuchel agrees to become new England manager
The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss is understood to have been chosen by the FA to succeed Gareth Southgate.
The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss is understood to have been chosen by the FA to succeed Gareth Southgate.
Fabio Capello and the late Sven-Goran Eriksson were the first two foreign bosses to take charge of England.
The 30-year-old Scot has been sidelined since suffering serious leg injuries in a freak garden accident in June.
The Fulham forward scored for the third successive Wales game against Montenegro on Monday.
Tuchel has been among the bookmakers’ favourites for the England job since Southgate stood down after Euro 2024.
The £500,000 a month ex-City defender is claiming £11.5m in unpaid salary from his former club.
The Exeter lock captained his country during this year’s Six Nations.
The latest fall is seen as giving Bank of England policymakers more room to cut interest rates.
The 34-year-old midfielder quit international football in February 2023.
Harry Wilson’s first-half penalty kept the Dragons in touch with group leaders Turkey.
Ireland struggled before the break in both Helsinki and Athens.
The Crystal Palace stopper replaced Jordan Pickford for Sunday’s 3-1 Nations League win.
The new Dragons manager is unbeaten after four games in charge.
All-conquering Manchester City boss Guardiola has reportedly been sounded out about becoming Gareth Southgate’s successor.
Northern Ireland’s lack of goals was on stark display again in Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Belarus.