Thomas Tuchel officially begins his tenure as England manager on Friday against Albania in a World Cup qualifier. The former Chelsea, PSG, and Bayern Munich boss replaces Gareth Southgate amid considerable debate about player selection and tactics. Although he faces skepticism due to his German background—historically controversial for England's football team—Tuchel's impressive track record may help him win over critics. As England sets its sights on the 2026 World Cup, the pressure is on Tuchel to quickly instill a winning system and mentality in the national squad.
Debate has been rife since the former Chelsea, PSG and Bayern Munich manager was announced as Gareth Southgate's replacement last year.
It is likely some doubters may not entirely be won over until Tuchel delivers some silverware - namely, the 2026 World Cup.
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