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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Tuchel targets England World Cup glory and admits it may be win or bust for him

Thomas Tuchel (second from right) with (from left) his England assistant manager Anthony Barry, Mark Bullingham and John McDermott
Thomas Tuchel (second from right) with (from left) his England assistant manager Anthony Barry, Mark Bullingham and John McDermott. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty Images

Thomas Tuchel made clear his target is to land the World Cup and add a second star to the England shirt, as the German acknowledged it could be win or bust for him after his appointment on an 18-month deal.

Tuchel, the third foreigner to take charge of the senior men’s team, was not shy to set his sights on silverware as he revealed his excitement at his unveiling at Wembley. The former Chelsea head coach, who will get to work on 1 January after signing a contract with the Football Association in secret last Tuesday, was straightforward in saying his mission is to end England’s quest for a first major men’s trophy since 1966.

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