Tuchel confirmed as new England boss

Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as the new England boss, the Football Association announced on Wednesday.

Tuchel had been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season but will now become the 16th permanent manager to take charge of England.

The German becomes the first non-English boss to lead the Three Lions since Fabio Capello in 2012, and only the third overall, following the Italian and Sven-Goran Eriksson.

In a statement released by the Football Association, Tuchel said: I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team.

I have long felt a personal connection to the game in this country, and it has given me some incredible moments already.

To have the chance to represent England is a huge priv…