Thomas Tuchel had reservations about Manchester United’s back-office operation when interviewed by a carousel of executives in 2024. What their new front-of-house management team are achieving two years later could present to the England boss the equivalent of three World Cup signings. And stepping from the shadows are a trio of Englishmen central to the revival - Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo. But in Michael Carrick, the former England midfielder, and Steve Holland, Three Lions assistant for eight years under Gareth Southgate, United’s English cohort have newfound allies. You can see him playing with confidence.’Will Tuchel have confidence in three players to whom he has so far turned a blind eye?

Source: Daily Mail February 02, 2026 15:32 UTC