Three Lions’ former captain Alan Shearer England's has revealed decision to appoint Germany's Thomas Tuchel as head coach is a bold move and only delivering a long-awaited trophy will be a success.
Former Chelsea manager Tuchel has been confirmed as Gareth Southgate's full-time replacement on Wednesday, becoming England's third foreign head coach.
Speaking in a podcast shortly before Tuchel’s new role was confirmed, Shearer said: "We need a trophy -- it's as simple as that. We need a manager who can deliver that. The Rest Is Football"
"There's no doubt he has an incredible CV, but this is going to be a very different test for him. It's a bold move from the FA, there's no doubt about it," shearer added.
Recall Niger Delta Connect reported that Tuchel, who will be assisted by English coach Anthony Barry, will begin his work in January ahead of England's qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup.
Under Southgate, England restored their reputation in world football but fell agonizingly short of a first trophy since the 1966 World Cup -- reaching the final of the 2020 and 2024 European Championships and the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.
"You have to win the tournament, that's what he's been hired for. They (the FA) have seen the bunch of players are the best England have had for a long, long time."
Another former England striker, Gary Lineker, has stated that England's crop of outstanding players such as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer is an added advantage to Tuchel as he has every chance to achieve what no manager since Alf Ramsey has done.
Lineker also said: "Tuchel will have looked at this squad and thought there is so much talent in there, this is an unbelievable opportunity of winning the greatest trophy of all.”
“I would have given the job to Carsley. I have seen enough to suggest the players really trust him, that he’s imaginative enough to produce something that is a joy to watch — entertaining front-footed football,” he added.
Following the turn of events, Tuchel's appointment means the Football Association has veered away from its model of promoting from within as Under-21 manager Lee Carsley, who has been in interim charge since Southgate resigned, was overlooked.
Lineker speaking on the decision to make Tuchel coach, he said: "I really hope that they have spoken to English managers. I am reliably told that they didn't speak to (Newcastle United manager) Eddie Howe or sound him out at all.”
"That is a big surprise for me because he would be the outstanding English candidate."
Meanwhile, Micah Richards, who is a Former England defender, highlighted that Tuchel's appointment reflected poorly on English managers.
"The more damning thing is that we have not got an English candidate strong enough to take that job. That is one of the most interesting things," Micah Richards said.
