England are set to play Senegal in an international friendly at the City Ground in June, Afrosport reports. According to The Athletic, the Football Association has invited the Teranga Lions to be the opposition for the post-season match that will give new manager Thomas Tuchel the opportunity to learn more about the players he has inherited from Gareth Southgate. If all the details are finalised, the...
Atlanta forward Ademola Lookman has admitted that joining the Super Eagles was the "big turning point of his career", Afrosport reports. Lookman featured for England at U-19 U-20 and U-21 but was out to favour to be called up by the Three Lions as their left wing was stacked with names like Raheem Sterling, Jason Sancho and Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old had to switch allegiance to...
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says he did not negotiate with the Football Association over England managerial position, Afrosport reports. The FA on Wednesday appointed former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel as new head coach of the Three Lions following Gareth Southgate's resignation after their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. Meanwhile, the FA chief xxecutive Mark Bullingham said that the association has previously "interviewed approximately 10...
German coach Thomas Tuchel is excited with his new role as England men’s football team manager, Afrosport reports. The 51-year-old, who has been confirmed as the new Three Lions boss on Wednesday, will begin his role on January 1, 2025, having agreed on an initial 18-month contract with the Football Association. Tuchel's appointment ensures he becomes the third non-British permanent manager of the England team, following...
Former Bayern Munich and Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has agreed a deal with the England Football Association to become the new head coach of the Three Lions, Afrosport reports. England have been without a permanent manager since Gareth Southgate's resignation after their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, with U21 boss, Lee Carsley, operating on interim basis over their last few matches. Tuchel is now set to...
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