Thomas Tuchel has officially begun his role as England manager with the aim of leading the team to qualify for and win the 2026 World Cup. His contract, lasting 18 months, raises questions about the short-term nature of the decision compared to his predecessor Gareth Southgate's eight-year tenure. While Joe Cole acknowledges that a longer contract would be preferable for player development, he also sees the benefit of a clear, targeted approach to bring immediate success to the England team.
"A longer contract would have been preferable, Cole concedes to FourFourTwo, speaking in association with TNT Sports. Gareth's patient approach paved the way for lads to develop."
"The FA has been pragmatic in handing Tuchel a short-term deal with a very clear target, while others would have preferred to have seen a longer-term strategy in place."
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