Tuchel staying on with England until 2028

[Manuel]

This has come out of the blue, much in the same way it did when they appointed him. Not sure about this as I thought the idea was for him to impress at the world cup before getting an extension? FA giving out new contracts like confetti, but citing this as justification..

FA CEO Mark Bullingham said Tuchel's extension would ensure the England squad and staff were fully focused on the World Cup.

"We know the players are right behind him, and the togetherness within the group is there for all to see," said Bullingham. "By securing them early for 2028, we have taken away the potential distraction of contract negotiations around the tournament."
 

[Fauxstralian]

It’s a great job
Millions a year to work part time
What has he done in the last 6 months?
Free tickets & hospitality for any Premier league game he fancies watching 

[Mad Ferret]

Makes sense to me.

If we flop at the WC, he goes anyway.

[Takashi Miike]

FA probably insuring themselves for compensation, if and when he gets bored

[Manuel]

He has probably been tapped up by a few clubs and so FA protecting their asset. 



 

Yea possibly, but fuck me that's a stretch at best and we don't even know if he is an asset yet. Rewarded for doing nothing. The Spanish, Italians etc wouldn't do this.

[Eerie Decent]

Russ, that's what happens when you give a mercenary the England job.

[Russ of the BML]

He has probably been tapped up by a few clubs and so FA protecting their asset. 

Can't think of any other reason why they would do this now. He hasn't achieved anything. Surely his target is simple. Go and win it. Why reward an extended contract without achieving anything?