Thomas Tuchel reaches agreement to become next England manager

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Thomas Tuchel has reached an agreement to become England’s new manager, according to reports.

The Football Association has held advanced talks with the 51-year-old to permanently succeed Gareth Southgate, who left the role after England’s Euro 2024 campaign in the summer.

According to The Times, Tuchel has agreed a deal with the FA and an unveiling is expected this week.

Tuchel had held talks with Manchester United in the summer to potentially replace Erik ten Hag before the Premier League side opted to keep the Dutchman in place.

The FA, meanwhile, held extensive negotiations with Tuchel since United’s approach having appointed Lee Carsley as interim manager for England’s six Nations League matches across September, October and November.

Tuchel has won league titles with both Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, while the won the Champions League during his time at Chelsea.

The German has been out of work since leaving Bayern at the end of last season.

England captain Harry Kane, who played under Tuchel at Bayern last term, was asked by Sky Germany earlier on Tuesday for his verdict on the FA’s move for his former manager.

'To be honest, I haven't heard anything specific about it yet. That's why I can't really comment on it until it's officially announced,' Kane said.

'We'll have to wait and see what happens. I obviously know Thomas very well from the last year.

'He's a fantastic coach and a fantastic person. I'm sure the FA will contact me when they know more about this issue.'

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