The FA are reportedly in talks with representatives of former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel, who is in pole position to become the new England manager.
The Football Federation is said to be in talks with representatives of Thomas TuchelOne who is in pole position to become new England Manager.
The 51-year-old has been out of administration since leaving his post Bayern Munich They finished third in the Bundesliga at the end of last season, following a disappointing trophyless campaign.
Tuchel, has also managed ChelseaParis Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund, and has since been linked with several top-level jobs, including Manchester United Amid uncertainty about the future Eric Den Haag.
However, as things stand, Red Devils chairman Sir Jim Radcliffe that Said to like appoint Zinedine Zidane If they decide to part ways with Den Haag soon as the club's new manager.
Tuchel has also been offered the chance to take up an international job, with reports from Germany suggesting he has done so. 'Locked in negotiations' With the FA as the next England head coach.
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It was first reported Sky Sports News There has been no formal approach from the FA to any of the leading candidates proposed for the vacant manager's post.
However, they now say the FA has stepped up its search for a successor Gareth Southgate In recent days and have been in talks with Tuchel's representatives.
Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola And although he is said to be 'highly admired' by the FA, the Catalan coach is not considered an active candidate. is leaning towards extending his contract At the Etihad Stadium.
Now, Tuchel is believed to be the FA's top choice to become the permanent England manager, although details of his contract are yet to be agreed.
FA Technical Director John McDermott He is keen to appoint a coach with a proven track record of winning trophies and Duchel fits the desired profile having won a total of 11 pieces of silverware in charge of four different clubs.
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After winning the DFB-Pokal with Dortmund, Tuchel celebrated top-flight glory with both PSG and Bayern, among other domestic honours, while he lifted the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in charge of Chelsea.
The FA's decision has reportedly been taken to accelerate the search for a new first-team boss following England's shock spell. 2-1 loss at home to Greece Last week in the UEFA Nations League.
Lee Carsley He was put in interim charge in August and has been in charge for four senior matches in the Nations League, but is 50 years old Reluctance to confirm or deny Would he be interested in taking up the role on a full-time basis?
After leaving Bayern, Tuchel was put on gardening leave by the Bundesliga giants, buy Sky Sports News The FA says it will not have to pay any compensation if it decides to appoint the German.
Tuchel will then become the third non-English manager to take charge of the senior men's England team Sven-Goren Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
