Alan Shearer: FA keen to get Thomas Tuchel before Man United job becomes vacant
Tuchel was confirmed as the new England boss on Wednesday morning.
Tuchel was confirmed as the new England boss on Wednesday morning.
The Scots kept Cristiano Ronaldo and Co at bay.
Isaac Price stole the show with a hat-trick, while an own goal from Bulgaria goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov and a late Josh Magennis finish sealed victory.
The defending champions sit three points clear at the top of Group A4 and reached the knock-out stages with two games still to play.
The 39-year-old and his team-mates were profligate in front of goal while the home side defended for their lives.
Price became the first Northern Ireland player to hit a treble since David Healy in a 4-1 win over Liechtenstein in March 2007.
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 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 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 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.