Thomas Tuchel told a press conference that he has not yet decided whether he will sing the national anthem before England matches.
The 51-year-old German he admitted when questioned by reporters after being officially revealed as the new head coach of the men's team.
Follows a argument with current interim manager Lee Carsleywho represented Ireland as a player, after announcing he would not sing God Save The King before Three Lions matches.
Tuchel described the song as “very moving” but said: “I haven't made a decision yet, I want to be very honest with you.
“I will always show respect for my new role, the country and of course the very moving anthem, but… I will take some time to make this decision.”
The Football Association during Wednesday's briefing revealed that it had considered about 10 candidates for the position Tuchel will take up in 2025.
The governing body's chief executive, Mark Bullingham, said: “We interviewed around 10 people, including several English candidates. “You wouldn’t expect me to reveal anything more.”
When asked if any of them had turned down the opportunity, he replied: “No doubt some were more interested in the role than others. But we were absolutely delighted to find Thomas.”
Bullingham added: “We believe he gives us the best chance of winning the World Cup, so we believe we have the best candidate for the job.”
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In an earlier video message to fans, Tuchel said his aim was to get a “second star” on the England shirt, which could only be achieved by winning the FA Cup. World Cup.
Speaking from Wembley Stadium, he added: “I'm a bit nervous, it's my first news as England head coach.
“There is reason to be a little nervous, I think that's good. I can promise you that I am very excited and honored.
“We will do everything to qualify for the World Cup and then we will try to get a second star on the jersey.”
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During the press conference, Tuchel was also asked by Sky Sports whether working in England would be his biggest challenge to date.
He replied, “I realized very quickly that it's a big job… it feels big and it's a privilege.
“It's very new because where I come from club footballbut it's also very exciting.
“When it became clear to me that this job was about football and I set a time frame in my head from January to the World Cup, I felt a sense of excitement that matched my passion and desire to push this group of players.”
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The former Chelsea boss also said he hopes to win over skeptical fans who believe in it Three lions it should only be managed by an Englishman.
He said: “I will do everything to show respect for this role and this country… no matter who I am (my) national passport.”
Tuchel told a Sky News sports correspondent Rob Harris he believed England had the “ingredients” to win their first major tournament since the 1966 World Cup.
He also refused to say whether Harry Kane, whom he managed at Bayern Munich, would remain England captain, saying it was “too early to answer those kinds of questions”.
Tuchel's contract runs for 18 months and was signed last Tuesday, the FA also revealed.
