Thomas Tuchel has committed his future to the England job by signing a new contract until 2028, having been tipped to become Manchester United manager this summer
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of England, poses on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Thomas Tuchel has spoken after penning a new deal(Image: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Thomas Tuchel says England have an “incredible opportunity” for success after he committed himself to a new two-year contract. The Football Association have tied down the England boss to a new deal which takes him beyond this summer’s World Cup and through to the “home Euros” in 2028.
England boss Tuchel led the Three Lions to a perfect qualifying campaign for the World Cup and the 52-year-old was full of praise for the FA and the support from chief executive Mark Bullingham. Tuchel said: “I am very happy and proud to extend my time with England.
“It is no secret to anyone that I have loved every minute so far of working with my players and coaches, and I cannot wait to lead them to the World Cup. It is an incredible opportunity and we are going to do our very best to make the country proud.
“I have had so much support from Mark, all my colleagues at The FA and from fans wherever I go that I did not hesitate when asked to continue in this dream job. EURO 2028 will be a very special tournament and as a coach there is nothing more you want than to compete with the very best on the biggest possible stage.”
Tuchel’s core support team - Anthony Barry, Henrique Hilario, Nico Mayer and James Melbourne - have also signed new contracts through to summer 2028. Bullingham added: “I am delighted Thomas has committed to stay with us through to the EUROs in 2028.
“He was the right person for the job when he joined us for the World Cup campaign, and has only strengthened his reputation across the qualifiers. We know the players are right behind him, and the togetherness within the group is there for all to see.
“There is simply no better candidate available in world football. With his big-game experience, knowledge and passion, he gives the squad the very best chance for success – this summer and with the once-in-a generation EURO being hosted on these shores in two years’ time.
TIRANA, ALBANIA - NOVEMBER 16: Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of England, celebrates following the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Albania and England at Air Albania Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Tirana, Albania. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Thomas Tuchel will lead England for the next two major tournaments(Image: Francesco Scaccianoce - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
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“In Thomas, Anthony and the wider team, we have a perfect blend of English coaching and international expertise. Their full focus remains on doing as well as possible this summer, and by securing them early for 2028, we have taken away the potential distraction of contract renegotiations around the tournament.”