First of all, apologies to the non-England fans in this community, I know there are many of you. But also, I know that you might also be pleased and happy for Thomas Tuchel to be back in work and ready to begin a new challenge. There is also the obvious Chelsea connection in this story.
I can’t help but be absolutely buzzing for this pending hire that is expected to be officially confirmed on Wednesday, and might have even been confirmed by the time you read this.
I know things didn’t exactly end well with Tuchel and Chelsea, and there might have been some ‘inside’ things that happened. But overall, Tuchel for England is going to be a superb hire.
I’m not even joking when I say this, but I truly believe that Tuchel can be the difference between England getting close to winning a trophy, and actually winning one.
He is a born winner, and he is an expert at knockout tournament football. Winning the Champions League in 2021 with that starting Xl was nothing short of a miracle.
I’ve been crying out for a tactically strong manager at England, and Tuchel is certainly that. He can be flexible and pragmatic with tactics too, which will be well suited to this England team.
But he isn’t just tactically strong, he also comes with the mentality, passion, and motivational skills to lead this England team.
I, like most Chelsea fans, LOVE Tuchel. He created a connection with the fan base, and he coaches with his heart on his sleeve. I have no doubts at all about Tuchel being German and not English. He’s not going to take a position to come and lose is he? He will come to succeed and if anything, that will be a much better fit. All England fans want to win right? That should be the most important thing. And Tuchel is the best overall manager available right now. The FA wanted Eddie Howe but he couldn’t be persuaded to leave Newcastle.
I can see Tuchel using a back three of John Stones, Marc Guehi, and Levi Colwill, which will obviously be great for Levi as he wont have to compete with Guehi and also, it solves the lack of left back options that England have.
Cole Palmer should get a free role in the middle, and I can’t wait to see Harry Kane at right wing back!! I’m joking, of course! I do wonder what he might do with Reece James though, if he can sustain fitness.
Tuchel football coming to the Three Lions? SIGN ME UP! I’ve spent years forcing myself to watch England games under Gareth Southgate with limited joy. But now, my love for watching England again can return under super Tommy Tuchel!!