‘If England appointing a German boss is a major concern, the lack of black managers should be too – people are only interested because it's affecting white English managers, let's not pretend’: John Barnes gives his views on the Thomas Tuchel debate

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Ex England and Liverpool footballer John Barnes talks to the media during the Big Jubilee Lunch at Wembley Stadium on June 5, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Barrington Coombs - The FA/The FA via Getty Images).

England’s appointment of Thomas Tuchel has divided opinion in recent weeks – but John Barnes has questioned why the lack of black managers doesn’t generate the same debate.

Tuchel was recently installed as the new Three Lions boss, after previously winning the Champions League with Chelsea and claiming domestic titles with both Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.