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Thomas Tuchel will make his first appearance since his introduction as England manager in next week’s World Cup qualifying draw.
Tuchel has kept a low profile since being confirmed as the new England boss in October, given that he will not officially start until January 1, 2025.
However, the German will attend next Friday’s qualifying draw in Zurich, when his new team will find out who they will face to reach the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, just over two weeks before his contract begins. the Football Association.
Tuchel will also speak to the media during the event in Switzerland on December 13, where he will provide more information about his plans for the national team.
The former Chelsea manager signed an 18-month deal in October and will earn around £6million a year in the role.
Upon taking over, he becomes England’s third foreign manager after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
Thomas Tuchel will make his first appearance as England manager next week in the World Cup qualifying draw.
He will succeed Gareth Southgate, who spent eight years in the role and led the Three Lions to the European Championship final, as well as the World Cup semi-finals and quarter-finals.
Lee Carsley took charge of the team on an interim basis after Southgate left and was at one point thought to be in the running for the full-time job.