Thomas Tuchel is reportedly in discussions with the Football Association (FA) about becoming the next manager of the England national team, according to sources on Tuesday.
The news comes amid reports that Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has also been approached about his interest in the position.
Thomas Tuchel, 51, previously led Chelsea to Champions League success in 2021 but was dismissed the following year. He has been among the favourites for the England job since Gareth Southgate stepped down after England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in July.
According to Sky Sports, the German coach, who departed Bayern Munich at the end of last season, is currently the frontrunner to replace Southgate on a long-term basis. The FA has declined to comment on the reports.
Lee Carsley, who was appointed as interim manager in August, initially took charge of the Nations League campaign, covering three international windows. The 50-year-old, who previously managed England’s under-21 side, has given mixed signals about whether he wants the job permanently.
Having secured three wins and one loss so far, Carsley expressed that the role should go to the most qualified candidate, regardless of nationality.
Despite his interim role, Carsley’s prospects for securing the position permanently took a hit following a 2-1 home defeat to Greece last week, where he fielded an experimental line-up.
England has previously been managed by two foreign coaches: Sven-Göran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.