Thomas Tuchel Sets Ambitious Goal For World Cup Glory As New England Head Coach

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Thomas Tuchel is determined to lead England to World Cup success in 2026. Appointed as Gareth Southgate's successor, the 51-year-old German coach will start his 18-month tenure on January 1. Tuchel, who has previously managed Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, becomes the first German and third non-English manager of the Three Lions after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.

Southgate nearly ended England's long wait for major international success but fell short in consecutive European Championship finals against Italy and Spain. Tuchel is eager to work with England's talented squad and aims to help them achieve victory. "I want to put the second star [for a World Cup win] on this shirt," he stated during a press conference at Wembley.

The new head coach expressed his excitement about the role, saying it reignited his youthful passion for football. He feels privileged to take on such a significant task and plans to push the team towards their ultimate goal. "We will work hard for the biggest target in football, making our dream come true at the World Cup [in] 2026," he added.

Lee Carsley will remain as interim head coach for England until Tuchel assumes control after the Nations League campaign concludes. Addressing critics who believe an Englishman should lead the national team, Tuchel highlighted his successful tenure at Chelsea from January 2021 to September 2022, where he won both the Champions League and Club World Cup.

Tuchel hopes his passion for English football and life in England will convince fans of his commitment. "Hopefully, I can convince them and show them and prove to them that I am proud to be an English manager," he said. He aims to instill values and principles swiftly to achieve their shared dream.

Tuchel acknowledges that managing England is a significant responsibility but feels ready for the challenge. He believes that with hard work and dedication, they can achieve their goals within the next 18 months. His enthusiasm for this opportunity is evident as he looks forward to guiding England towards potential glory on the world stage.