Top English boss not interviewed
The FA’s determination to go international was also summed up by their decision NOT to interview Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.
Alan Shearer explained: “I’m told they didn’t speak to Eddie Howe, or they didn’t sound him out at all, I’m reliably told.
“Which is a big surprise for me considering he would be the outstanding English candidate.”
Lineker on England’s Tuchel decision
Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Gary Lineker revealed that Wembley beaks initially tried to lure Pep Guardiola from Manchester City over the summer.
They even made contact with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after deciding to target trophy-laden foreign gaffers.
He said: “It’s confirmed apparently that they did reach out in the summer to Pep Guardiola.
“And also I understand that they spoke to Carlo Ancelotti.”
Inside England’s Tuchel pursuit
The FA’s hunt for a new England boss saw them miss out on Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti before Manchester United pushed them into a stunning deal for Thomas Tuchel.
The former Chelsea manager is returning to these shores as the new Three Lions boss after agreeing terms on an 18-month contract worth £7.5million.
Tuchel, who was being targeted by United and AC Milan, is set to be announced in a major press conference at Wembley later today.
And the German will be tasked with ending England’s trophy drought after Gareth Southgate led the nation to two consecutive Euros finals.
Interim boss Lee Carsley will see out the remaining Nations League games in November before Tuchel takes charge from January.
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