Thomas Tuchel agrees deal to become England’s manager

Tuchel would be expected to bring former Republic of Ireland coach Anthony Barry with him, having worked with him at Chelsea and Bayern.

THREE LIONS ON HIS SHIRT: Thomas Tuchel has agreed to become England’s manager.

Thomas Tuchel has agreed to become England’s manager after talks with the Football Association accelerated on Tuesday. The 51-year-old will be the third foreign manager of the men’s team and the first from Germany.

The FA has had Tuchel on its shortlist to find Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor since the beginning of the process, a list that also included Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola and the interim manager, Lee Carsley, among others.