00:01Thomas Tuchel has officially silenced the swirling rumours regarding a return to club
00:05management, confirming that extending his England contract was a very straightforward
00:10decision for both himself and the FA. Speaking at the Nations League draw in Brussels,
00:17the German tactician revealed he has signed a deal that ties him to the Three Lions through
00:21to the end of the 2028 European Championship on home soil. Despite high-profile vacancies expected
00:29at some of Europe's elite clubs this summer, Tuchel insisted his focus never wavered once
00:34World Cup qualification was secured. He emphasised their desire to complete a full cycle targeting
00:40glory in both the upcoming World Cup and the following Euros. The England boss also addressed
00:46the race against time regarding due Bellingham's fitness for the March friendlies against Uruguay
00:52and Japan, praising the Real Madrid star's professional and determination to recover.
00:59Furthermore, Tuchel expressed delight at the resurgence of Manchester United's England
01:03contingent, specifically Kobi Manu, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, under Michael Carrick's
01:09interim leadership. He noted that United's shift to a back-four structure makes their roles
01:14much easier to translate into the national set-up. With his future secure, Tuchel's message
01:20is clear. England are entering a period of unprecedented stability, with the sole aim of competing for
01:26every trophy available.
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