Tuchel in superior talks with the FA to develop into England head coach
- England are still searching for a permanent successor to Gareth Southgate
- Lee Carsley has been in interim charge of the Three Lions since Southgate’s exit
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Thomas Tuchel is in advanced talks with the Football Association about becoming the next England head coach.
The German is open to becoming Gareth Southgate’s long term successor, it is understood.
The have have sounded out a number of candidates for the position as England boss, which is currently being held by Lee Carsley on an interim basis.
Talks between Tuchel and the FA are ongoing and could be wrapped up quickly amid interest in the former Chelsea boss from Manchester United, as they consider Erik ten Hag’s position.
Tuchel has a track record of winning titles, which will appeal to the FA.
Thomas Tuchel is in talks with the FA about becoming England’s next manager
Tuchel has emerged as the leading contender to succeed Gareth Southgate, who quit in July
England Under 21s boss Lee Carsley has been in interim charge since Southgate’s departure
Indeed, Carsley said this week they England needed ‘a world-class coach who has won trophies’.
The fact he knows English football from his time with Chelsea, and worked with captain Harry Kane at Bayern Munich is an obvious bonus.
If the FA move forward with Tuchel, the fact he is effectively on gardening leave after leaving his previous job with Bayern Munich could cause financial complications.
Tuchel wants to return to work and views the England job as an attractive proposition.
Carsley is expected to remain in interim charge, as has always been the plan, for the November fixtures versus Greece and Republic of Ireland.
