Thomas Tuchel ‘AGREES to become England manager with ex-Chelsea boss expected to be hired THIS WEEK’

THOMAS TUCHEL has reportedly AGREED a deal to take charge of England.

The FA have been searching for a permanent successor for Gareth Southgate since July after the 54-year-old quit the role following the’ heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.

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SunSport understands FA bigwig Mark Bullingham had the former Chelsea manager high on his list of candidates to replace Southgate.

Talks for the German to take charge of the Three Lions began earlier this week.

And it’s claimed the former Bayern Munich gaffer has now agreed a deal with the Football Association.

That’s according to The Times, who claim the 51-year-old is on course to be announced as the nation’s 20th manager THIS WEEK.

Tuchel, who has been out of work since leaving Bayern at the end of last season, is said to have hashed out a lucrative deal with the FA following “apid conclusion to negotiations”.

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