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Former captain Alan Shearer opened up on Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as head coach of England. He said that the appointment of German coach is a bold move and his success will ultimately be judged by if he can deliver the long-awaited trophy for the team. Tuchel, who became the third non-British permanent manager of the Three Lions, previously led Chelsea to Champions League win in 2021. As his first task, he will prepare the squad for the 2026 World Cup.
The 51-year-old managed Chelsea from January 2021 until September 2022. Shearer insisted that the pressure will be immense as Tuchel is expected to navigate the talent-rich England squad towards success. He said, "We need a trophy-it's as simple as that. There's no doubt Tuchel has an incredible CV, but this will be a very different test for him. It's a bold move, but we need a manager who can deliver."
This is an unbelievable opportunity to win the greatest trophy: Gary Lineker
Former England striker Gary Lineker agreed with Shearer’s sentiments and expressed his take on Tuchel’s appointment. He said, "Tuchel will have looked at this squad and thought, 'This is an unbelievable opportunity to win the greatest trophy of all,'" Lineker said. However, he admitted that he would have preferred to see Lee Carsley, the interim manager, take the reins permanently. "I have seen enough to suggest the players trust him, and that he could bring entertaining, front-footed football."
Tuchel's appointment comes after Gareth Southgate stepped down from the role after England suffered a defeat against Spain in the Euro 2024 final. He made his first appearance as England’s manager at a media conference at Wembley.
