A top coach has reportedly agreed a deal to become England's next manager following Gareth Southgate's departure earlier this year.
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German tactician Thomas Tuchel is believed to have agreed to take charge of the Three Lions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
The former Bayern Munich boss has been without a job since bidding farewell to the Allianz Arena at the end of the 2023/24 season.
According to The Times, the 51-year-old is likely to be unveiled this week after both parties concluded the agreement in a surprising turn of events.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had been linked with the position ahead of the expiration of his contract in 2025.
The Spaniard did recently say that "anything can happen" amid rumours over his future, but explicitly denied that he had agreed to succeed Southgate.
Tuchel's arrival will see current interim tactician Lee Carsley, who oversaw England's last four UEFA Nations League games, resume his responsibilities with the England U21 side.
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The German has enjoyed a successful club coaching career, but this move represents a significant change in his ambitions.