Thomas Tuchel says he extended his contract as England manager through to Euro 2028 because of the "amazing group of players" at his disposal. "The main reasons I took the job in the first place were the players," Tuchel said. "I wanted to be around this amazing group of players. "I love the group of players. When Tuchel accepted the England job, it was his first incursion into the international arena.

Source: BBC February 12, 2026 21:30 UTC