The Guardian's chief sports writer, Barney Ronay, explains why it does – and doesn't – matter that England's new head coach, Thomas Tuchel, is not English. On one hand, international football should be a demonstration of a country's use of systems and resources, including coaching. On the other, the appointment of a highly competent foreign manager like Tuchel is in fact very in keeping with the English system – just look at the Premier League, where the best talent is brought in to deliver the best spectacle. Tuchel has managed at Chelsea, PSG and Bayern Munich but has often fallen out with his superiors – his England reign is guaranteed to be entertaining.

Source: The Guardian October 16, 2024 15:41 UTC