After being officially appointed by the FA as the next manager of England, Tuchel held a press conference at Wembley Stadium to express his outlook on the upcoming challenges and the future. Tuchel said he is very excited to start this new journey in January and is looking forward to working with a special group of players and realizing a dream in the United States. He understands that this is a big job with a lot of responsibility but also an honor. Coming from club soccer, he is fresh and excited about this new pace, responsibility and role.
Tuchel apologized for fans' disappointment at his status as a German, but stressed that he has fallen in love with the Premier League and the country and will do everything in his power to respect the job and the country. He revealed that he understands the "58 years of pain" since England won their only major trophy and hopes to help the team achieve a breakthrough by adding a second star to their jersey.
Speaking about how they will build on Southgate's success, Tuchel said that they will build on the culture that Gareth has created and try to add something new to it that will propel the team to their goals. He believes that the FA have laid a great foundation and that is one of the key reasons why he took the job.
Tuchel also spoke about how he will deal with the immense pressure that comes with the position of England manager. He said that he is ready to deal with the pressure of the competitive side of the game and is prepared for a huge challenge. He emphasized that the pressure on the personal side has never been part of his decision making and that his love and passion for soccer has always far outweighed its disadvantages.
Talking about how to make England a trophy winner, Tuchel said that the players have the strengths and they are ready to go. According to him, the team needs luck, avoiding injuries and making the right small decisions during the game. At the same time, they will also take something from their club soccer experience that might help and try to reach those standards.
Tuchel also confirmed that his contract will run until the end of the 2026 World Cup and said that it is a good time frame as it allows them to focus on the qualifiers and the World Cup. Speaking on how to win the hearts of fans who want England to be coached by an England-based coach, Tuchel said that they deserve a fair chance and will try to convince the fans with results and performances.
Finally, Tuchel said on the question of whether there has been any communication with captain Harry Kane and whether he will continue in the captaincy role that it is too early to answer and that they will respect Lee (interim boss Carsley) and the upcoming training camp and let Kane make his own decision. At the same time, he also denied rumors that he has been linked with Manchester United and said that it was a decision made for this job.
