The Football Association is expected to announce a contract extension to 2028 for England head coach Thomas Tuchel later on Thursday, the Press Association understands. England manager Thomas Tuchel is preparing for the World Cup (Peter Byrne/PA)Tuchel is due to await the Nations League draw in Brussels on Thursday. In his very first interview, he stated his aim was to add a “second star” to the England shirt by winning the 2026 World Cup in North America. Change settingsHis England team have cruised through qualification, winning all eight matches in a group which also featured Albania, Serbia, Latvia and Andorra. The timing of Tuchel’s extension is interesting given the clubs potentially looking for a new manager in the summer, including Manchester United.

Source: Metro February 12, 2026 16:08 UTC