England's football scene just got a thrilling update! 🎉 Thomas Tuchel, the celebrated German coach, is stepping in as the new manager of the England national team starting January 1, 2025. And guess what? He's aiming straight for the top! 🏆
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Tuchel didn't hold back his ambitions. \"We are not shy of it. We are absolutely open about it,\" he boldly stated. \"It does not help the more often we speak about it, but it should be out there and then we can set the standards and set the values and principles because then we have to live up to them for 18 months.\"
It's been a long journey since the \"Three Lions\" roared to victory in 1966, their only World Cup win. With near misses like reaching the semifinals in 2018 and quarterfinals in 2022, plus heart-wrenching losses in the last two UEFA European Championship finals, England fans are hungry for a win. 🦁⚽
Tuchel takes over from Gareth Southgate, who stepped down in July, with under-21 manager Lee Carsley filling in temporarily. According to ESPN, the Football Association (FA) had a lineup of 10 candidates, including Manchester City's mastermind Pep Guardiola, but it was Tuchel who clinched the spot.
With an impressive track record, Tuchel brings a treasure trove of experience to the table. He's nabbed titles like the DFB-Pokal with Borussia Dortmund, two Ligue 1 championships with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), a UEFA Champions League trophy with Chelsea, and a Bundesliga win with Bayern Munich. Talk about a winning résumé! 🏅
\"We are playing with players for the best league and the biggest competition in the world. We have a group of young hungry players,\" Tuchel noted enthusiastically. \"We are desperate to win a title, so we have all the ingredients. I think we should play an attacking style of football and emphasize the physical side of the game because this is what English football is all about and this is what excites our supporters.\"
Get ready, football fans! With Tuchel at the helm, England's quest for the 2026 World Cup is heating up. Time to rally behind the team and dream big! 🌟🏆
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Thomas Tuchel stats bullish goal for England: To win World Cup in 2026
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