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Topics: Thomas Tuchel, England, Gareth Southgate, Football
Marcus Chan
Thomas Tuchel has reportedly made his feelings clear on replacing Gareth Southgate as England manager.
After eight years, it was confirmed on Tuesday morning that Southgate has stepped down as England manager after the Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain.
A statement read: “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all.
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“But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.”
It continued: “I have had the privilege of leading a large group of players in 102 games. Every one of them has been proud to wear the three lions on their shirts, and they have been a credit to their country in so many ways.
“I look forward to watching and celebrating as the players go on to create more special memories and to connect and inspire the nation as we know they can. Thank you, England – for everything.”
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Since the announcement, the likes of Tuchel, Graham Potter, Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, Lee Carsley and Eddie Howe have all been linked with the Three Lions job.
Tuchel, who managed in England when he was Chelsea boss, most recently took charge of German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.
Back in 2022, after England lost to France in the FIFA World Cup, Tuchel reportedly expressed an interest in replacing Southgate.
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However, it was later revealed that Southgate had extended his contract with the English Football Association.
Now, as reported by The Sun, Tuchel remains keen on the England job.
Speaking about his time managing in England, Tuchel said back in May: “It is no secret that I loved it at Chelsea, I loved it in England, and I loved it in the Premier League for sure. I was a very, very special time in England, and I remember it well.”