Thomas Tuchel’s backroom staff has been bolstered by the addition of Henrique Hilário, who is ending his 18-year association with Chelsea to become England’s new goalkeeping coach. Tuchel, who worked with the former Portugal goalkeeper during his time at Stamford Bridge, begins his new role on 1 January. Martyn Margetson, England’s previous goalkeeping coach, left when Gareth Southgate stepped down as manager last summer.
Hilário was quickly targeted by Tuchel, who does not want a big backroom team, and it has not taken long for an agreement to be reached. Chelsea were reluctant to let Hilário do a job-share with England and that has led to him handing in his resignation.
