As the new England manager, Thomas Tuchel steps into a high-profile role following Gareth Southgate’s departure. The experienced German coach, known for his strategic acumen, officially began his tenure on January 1, 2025, but questions remain: is Tuchel the right man to guide the Three Lions to international success?
Tuchel brings an impressive coaching resume to the table, having managed top clubs such as Mainz, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Chelsea, and Bayern Munich. His time at these prestigious clubs has shaped him into one of the most respected tacticians in Europe. At Chelsea, his ability to quickly adapt and implement a cohesive, attacking system earned him widespread praise, including winning the UEFA Champions League in 2021.
Now, with England, Tuchel faces the challenge of transforming the national team into true contenders on the international stage. His well-established expertise in the Champions League and Bundesliga gives him a solid foundation, but managing a national team requires different skills, such as motivating a diverse squad and adapting his tactics to international competitions. The question remains whether Tuchel’s unique brand of football—characterized by organized defense, high pressing, and fluid attacking transitions—can translate into success with the Three Lions.
Peter Smith, Sky Sports’ senior football journalist, delves into Tuchel’s managerial history and explores what his past experiences can tell us about his potential to lead England to glory. Will his tactical genius and adaptability prove the missing ingredients to bring silverware to the national team, or will the pressures of managing England prove too great even for a coach of his caliber? Only time will tell.
