Tuchel set to extend deal with England

Thomas Tuchel is set to extend his contract as England manager through to Euro 2028.

The German took charge in January 2025 on a deal that runs until this summer’s World Cup.

But BBC Sport understands he views leading England into a home Euros as a rare opportunity and is poised to commit to two further years.

The 2028 European Championship finals are being hosted by England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

For its part, the Football Association is keen to ensure continuity and remove speculation over Tuchel’s future heading into the World Cup.

It is not the first time he has been viewed as a potential manager at Old Trafford and Tuchel is understood to have met with United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in France in 2024 when the club were considering replacing Erik ten Hag.

However, in November Tuchel said the England role had “re-energised” him and that he would be open to extending his time in charge, having initially been the driving force behind signing an 18-month contract.

“I know from many years in professional and club football what makes me happy and what brings the best out of me,” he said.

“I love to work with the players and be close to the Premier League. I know also the level of support and trust that I have.

“I was the one to push for a short contract, to streamline it and go to the World Cup, because I was not fully aware of the job and what is needed and how I would feel in the job.”

Tuchel guided England to eight wins from eight matches in World Cup qualifying and they will play Croatia, Ghana and Panama in their group at the finals.