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New England boss Thomas Tuchel apologised for having a German passport but has vowed to win over fans sceptical of his appointment.
Tuchel has signed a deal that will see him lead the Three Lions to the end of the 2026 World Cup cycle, although he revealed he and Football Association (FA) chiefs will then sit down to map out a way forward beyond that date.
His appointment makes sense on many levels given his success in England with Chelsea and abroad with Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich but some traditionalists are disappointed the FA did not go for an Englishman.
Thomas Tuchel at Wembley Stadium. 📸 pic.twitter.com/5GpusIhg6P
— England (@England) October 16, 2024
An early apology!
Tuchel said at his introductory press conference at Wembley this afternoon: “I am sorry that I have a German passport. All of these supporters felt my passion for the Premier League and the country. I loved to live here.
“Hopefully I can show them that I am proud to be the English manager and I will do everything to show respect to this job and this country.”
He added: “Everyone has their opinion and I can understand when someone says they would fancy an English coach more for the English team.
“I can understand it, but I think we deserve a fair chance. We deserve it for having a good record, for never being shy of how much we love living here and working with Premier League players.
“Maybe this counts a little bit for a British edge on my German passport, so we will try to convince [the fans] by results and how we play.”
We’re at @wembleystadium for a live media conference with Thomas Tuchel and @FA CEO Mark Bullingham 🚨🎙️ https://t.co/vqkejvjyIc
— England (@England) October 16, 2024
‘Excited for such a big task’
Tuchel said he had not yet decided on whether he would sing the national anthem – something interim boss Lee Carsley was heavily criticised for not doing by some sections of the English media – but his…
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Author : Jon Fisher
Publish date : 2024-10-16 13:15:01
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