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THOMAS TUCHEL has AGREED to take charge of England.
The FA have been searching for a permanent successor for Gareth Southgate after the 54-year-old quit the role following a heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain in July.
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The German is set to replace Gareth Southgate as the new Three Lions gaffer
FA CEO Mark Bullingham had some big names on his shortlist of candidates to replace Southgate
AFPFA bigwig Mark Bullingham had former Chelsea manager Tuchel high on his list of candidates to replace the recently departed Southgate.
Talks for the out-of-work German to take charge of the Three Lions began earlier this week.
And SunSport understands the former Bayern Munich gaffer has now AGREED a deal with the Football Association.
The 51-year-old is set to be announced as the nation’s 20th manager IMMINENTLY.
Tuchel – who has been out of work since leaving Bayern at the end of last season – hashed out a lucrative deal with the FA following a breakneck speed conclusion to talks.
It’s understood he’s relishing the prospect of coaching the talented players now available to him.
Tuchel is set to become only England‘s THIRD-EVER foreign manager behind the late Sven Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
But he seemingly wasn’t the FA’s first-choice candidate to succeed Southgate in the Wembley hotseat.
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ANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love life
By Andy Dillon
THOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.
Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.
English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.
Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.
Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.
Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.
Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.
An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.
Read more on why Tuchel REALLY IS the best man for the England job
The FA reportedly made overtures to secure the services of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola BEFORE the start of the season.
SunSport understands the out-of-work Graham Potter and current Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe were also on the FA’s shortlist.
But they ultimately decided not to pursue either man in favour of the vastly experienced Tuchel.
Tuchel will replace interim manager Lee Carsley, who has been steering the ship since Southgate’s exit.
Carsley was also in contention to land the gig but sensationally ruled himself out of the running last week.
Tuchel was on course to return to management in England‘s top flight before agreeing to take charge of the national team.
Manchester United held talks with the veteran manager in the summer about replacing the under-pressure Erik ten Hag.
Tuchel is best known to England fans for his stint managing Chelsea, who he was in charge of for just over a season and a half.
Southgate vs Tuchel records compared
THOMAS TUCHEL
Augsburg II 2007-2008
P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%
Mainz 05 2009-2014
P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%
Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017
P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%
Honours: DFB Pokal
Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020
P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%
Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2
Chelsea 2021-2022
P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%
Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup
Bayern Munich 2023-2024
P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%
Honours: Bundesliga
GARETH SOUTHGATE
Middlesbrough 2006-2009
P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%
England U21 2013-2016
P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%
Honours: Toulon tournament
England 2016-Present
P102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8%
He guided the West Londoners to European glory in May 2021, pipping Manchester City to the Champions League trophy.
He followed that up by winning Uefa‘s Super and Club World Cups.
Tuchel steered the Chelsea ship through tumultuous waters after former owner Roman Abramovich was forced to sell the club in May 2022.
The billionaire was forced to sell up after the UK Government froze his assets as part of their sanctions on Russia following their illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
But he was given his marching orders by new owner Todd Boehly the following September after a poor start to the 2022/2023 season.
Tuchel was out of work for six months before he took charge of Bayern, whom he guided to the 22/23 Bundesliga title.
Thomas Tuchel managed Chelsea for just over a season and a half and guided them to Champions League gloryGETTY
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GETTYIt was announced he’d leave the Allianz Arena in February after his troops fell eight points behind last season’s Bundesliga winners Bayer Leverkusen.
But he didn’t end up departing the club until the end of the season.
Tuchel will likely base himself in London once he officially takes charge of the Three Lions.
He will be joined by his long-term girlfriend Natalie Guerriero Max, 37.
The loved-up pair have been dating since the summer of 2022.
Tuchel found love with the Brazilian following his separation from his ex-wife, Sissi.
The pair, who were with one another for 13 years, have two children together.
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