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The German is expected to take over the England squad in January 2025 after his appointment as the third non-English man to hold the position.
Former England international Rio Ferdinand has praised the appointment of Thomas Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, as England's new manager.
According to Sky Germany, Tuchel has signed an 18-month contract with the Football Association (FA) that will begin on January 1.
An official announcement is anticipated as early as Wednesday, following a press conference set for 1:30 PM at Wembley.
The development comes after rapid progress in negotiations between Tuchel and the FA on Tuesday.
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Ferdinand has described Tuchel as a 'serial winner', emphasizing that he is well-suited to lead England back to success.
“What an appointment. I think we (England) were looking for someone with a strong winning track record, and he certainly fits that bill,” the Manchester United legend stated on his podcast, Rio Ferdinand Presents.
“He is a manager who knows how to win, has coached at the highest levels, and has the experience to unite a group of players to achieve victory.”
Tuchel boasts extensive elite-level experience, having led Chelsea to Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup titles between January 2021 and September 2022.
The 51-year-old is also a two-time Ligue 1 champion with Paris Saint-Germain, where he guided the team to the French Cup and the Champions League final against Bayern in August 2022, though they lost 1-0.
In his most recent role as Bayern Munich's head coach, he secured a league title during the 2022/23 season.
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With this appointment, Tuchel becomes the third non-English manager to hold the position, following Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
The FA is yet to comment on the matter, as Lee Carsley will probably remain in interim charge for next month’s Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.
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