The former Bayern Munich and Chelsea manager answered questions alongside the Football Association's chief executive officer Mark Bullingham

LONDON (Reuters) — England head coach Thomas Tuchel strode confidently in to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday with a single-minded vision to win the 2026 World Cup for the success-starved soccer nation.

Thomas Tuchel has been hired as England coach and will take on the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophy.

Thomas Tuchel says the onus is on him to show supporters that he deserves a “fair chance” after becoming the new England head coach in light of the Football Association being criticised for appointing a German coach.

Thomas Tuchel is expected to be the next England head coach after widespread reports in the English media said the German was set to be confirmed as Gareth Southgate’s successor.

Mason Greenwood is “refusing to give up” on his England career and wants to speak to new manager Thomas Tuchel before the former Manchester United forward considers switching allegiance to

Appointment of a German head coach has raised questions about the failure to produce suitable homegrown candidates

Mason Greenwood reportedly wants urgent talks with Thomas Tuchel as he refused to give up hope of playing for England again one day. Tuchel was recently confirmed as Gareth Southgate's permanent successor,

Mason Greenwood is prepared to switch national teams to Jamaica if he is overlooked by new England manager Thomas Tuchel. The 23-year-old left Manchester United in the summer transfer window to join Marseille in a €31.