The FA backs the 'third foreign handsome'

Unlike Erikson and Fabio Capello, who have always caused off-the-field turmoil and caused the FA to fall into a huge public relations crisis, Tuchel is a pure coach and has Premier League experience, which the FA is quite happy with. Tuchel's ability to minimise the risk in the high-stakes knockout stages of a major tournament is a trait the FA values most.

The reporter reported coldly Since the FA officially announced Thomas Tuchel as the new England manager on October 16 last year, England has waited five months for the German coach to make his debut. After Southgate was doomed to fail to lead LinkedIn Gran's 'golden generation' beyond the trophy ceiling, Thomas Tuchel began England's third 'foreign coach' cycle, with the FA having high expectations.

After all, in addition to the 2026 World Cup, there will also be Euro 2028 to be held on English soil, which will be the peak of the careers of this group of players, and it is also the best time for English football to break through the trophy ceiling. In the more than two months since Tuchel was in charge, the FA has seen the attitude, efficiency and innovative thinking of the German coach, which has brought about a more positive and radical change for England than it was in the Southgate era. The FA has been looking forward to the trophy for a long time and they are fully confident that this is a new cycle that deserves full support and anticipation.

Last year, Tuchel was officially announced in advance, and the third "foreign coach" cycle in the history of the England team was opened "in the air", and the FA was under huge pressure from public opinion. The pressure comes not only from not catering to the public opinion to "straighten" the coach of the Under-21 national youth team, but also from factors outside of football.

First of all, the German coach is in charge of the Three Lions, and the reaction to history and national sentiment has been particularly intense. Compared with the previous two cycles of Erikson and Capello, this "foreign handsome cycle", the FA cannot afford to fail. With Thomas Tuchel leading the 'golden generation' of two-time major finals, arguably the strongest Three Lions of all time, winning trophies is his only duty in office.

With the appointment of a German 'tactician' and signing an 18-month contract, the FA's message is clear: after a successful 10-year plan to develop new talents at St George's Park, England's short-term goals are nothing but trophies. Fortunately, at least this time the Three Lions' "foreign handsome" cycle started well. Although Tuchel's failure to sing the English national anthem on his debut sparked controversy in the media and fans, Tuchel defused this 'crisis' of fan pride when he took charge last year. It wasn't the debut that wasn't good enough, it was the changes Tuchel brought to the Three Lions.

The German coach's concept of "Premier League" in England has directly shortened the distance with the media and fans: "I want to see the shadow of the Premier League in the English team, we should be proud of the culture and style of English football and the Premier League, and ultimately achieve the goal." 'Bringing the Premier League culture and style to the England team is a genius concept that none of Tuchel's predecessors expected. England have struggled to find their own style and envy the football culture of Germany and Spain that can organically combine the league with the national team. The most fundamental identity change that Tuchel has brought to England is the fusion of the Premier League's high level of globalisation with England's self-identity. From this perspective, the FA has a sense of mission to take advantage of the opportunity to help England shape a new football culture.

Unlike Christian Erikson and Fabio Capello, who have always caused off-pitch trouble and put the FA in a huge PR crisis, Tuchel is a pure Premier League coach: a charismatic tactician or a 'perfectionist' who only cares about football matters within his duties. FA chief executive Brincham has stood up for Tuchel on several occasions and has spoken about the German coach's spirit and ability. Whether it's his scouting across Europe, working with 55 players to set up a primary talent pool or making changes to the team's traditional training programme, Tuchel's meticulousness and dedication are evident.

What's more, Tuchel has pointed out the loser mentality of England players who are "afraid of losing" rather than "wanting to win", and is confident that this mentality will be reversed during his tenure and become the same winner-like mentality as himself. In his opinion, only players who want to win have the basic conditions to win trophies. In just over two months, Tuchel has focused a lot of energy on getting to know and familiarize himself with the players, and establishing a dressing room culture with an American-style "incentive" mechanism, hoping to start from the most fundamental "heart disease" of the England team and completely change the lack of confidence of the England team in the Southgate era.

As for the tactical changes he promised to bring to England, just look no further than Chelsea. The more pragmatic Tuchel is likely to replicate his success at Chelsea: winning trophies with a more pragmatic defensive strategy and efficient counter-attacks in a limited time. As at Chelsea, he didn't have football time in England to slowly instill his complex tactical thinking. The FA chose Thomas Tuchel in the hope that he would be able to minimise the risk in the high-stakes knockout stages of the tournament and achieve a trophy breakthrough. In an age when 'success' means everything, the FA will of course fully support a German coach who is methodical and highly planned, barring a persistent poor performance.

Brins Ham even pitched out the big picture of a possible 10-year partnership with Tuchel even before he made his debut – provided that the signing was a two-year signing on a major tournament cycle, of course. Compared to the World Cup, the FA is more interested in Euro 2028 with home advantage. If Tuchel can improve the technicality and cohesion of England at next year's World Cup, the German coach will have a chance to challenge for the trophy on English soil.