THOMAS TUCHEL was one of TEN candidates interviewed for the England job, FA CEO Mark Bullingham has confirmed.
The German coach, 51, was announced as Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor on Wednesday morning.
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He will officially take charge at the beginning of next year – with his £5million-a-year contract running until the 2026 World Cup.
But he has already faced the media for the first time as he gets ready to assume the position in 2025.
And CEO Bullingham confirmed during the presser they interviewed 10 individuals for the role.
It was also revealed English candidates were among those considered.
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However, Bullingham refused to confirm whether or not interim boss Lee Carsley was considered for the full-time position.
The FA chief said: “We interviewed approximately 10 people and we did interview some English candidates within that.
“As to anything further you wouldn’t expect me to divulge any details, really.”
Tuchel also revealed he is yet to make a decision on whether or not he will sing the national anthem.
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THOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.
Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.
English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.
Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.
Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.
Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.
Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.
An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.
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Interim boss Carsley decided against singing it as a former Ireland international.
Tuchel said: “I understood from Mark it is a personal decision if you sing it. Some managers did it and others did not.
“I have not made my decision. Your anthem is very moving, I experienced it several times at Wembley and in cup finals.
“Whatever decision I make, I will always show my respect to my new role, the country and a moving anthem.
“As it is a new subject, I will take a little bit of time.”
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