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Tuchel ‘very excited and honoured’ to plot England journey to World Cup
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THOMAS TUCHEL is “very excited and honoured” to have the opportunity to start plotting England’s journey towards World Cup glory after being announced as Gareth Southgate’s successor as head coach.
The German former Chelsea, Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich manager becomes the third non-Englishman to hold the post after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
The 51-year-old, who will be assisted by English coach Anthony Barry, will take up the role on January 1 ahead of the World Cup qualifying campaign after signing an 18-month deal.
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