Thomas Tuchel has vowed to try to “add a second star” to England’s shirt as he prepares to guide the group on their journey to the 2026 World Cup.
Tuchel’s appointment was confirmed on Wednesday, eight days after he initially signed his contract, with the previous Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss set to take cost formally in January 2025.
Eager to introduce himself to his new followers, Tuchel appeared in a video on England’s social media feeds to set out his ambitions.
“Hello guys, Thomas right here,” he mentioned. “I am fairly a bit nervous. It is my first message because the English head coach. I am at Wembley. The place else?
“There’s additionally a motive to be a bit nervous. I feel that is a superb factor. I am very excited. I am very honoured and I’ll do the whole lot that we will to qualify for the World Cup, to begin with, after which we now have a profitable World Cup, attempt to get a second star on our shirt.
“All the very best, and see you quickly within the stadium.”
Former Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia, who was concerned within the course of to deliver Tuchel to Stamford Bridge in January 2021, additionally despatched a message of help to the brand new England boss.
“Thomas is aware of trophies,” she wrote. “Congratulations TT and England. World Cup 2026 simply acquired extra thrilling.”
