Get ready, football fans! Thomas Tuchel is the new head coach for England, and he’s not wasting any time. Before even stepping onto the training pitch, he’s reaching out to the ‘gentleman’ Gareth Southgate for some advice. Yes, you heard right – the former coach who led England to the Euro finals is gonna be giving some insider knowledge. But that’s not all! Tuchel is also chatting with Lee Carsley, the interim boss who held the fort. The goal? To bag that second World Cup star for England.
Here’s a quick rundown of what’s going on:
- New Boss in Town: Thomas Tuchel is the new England head coach.
- Seeking Advice: He’ll be talking to Gareth Southgate and Lee Carsley.
- World Cup 2026: England’s qualifying journey includes matches with Serbia, Albania, Latvia, and Andorra.
- Group K Challenge: Tuchel warns that winning the group won’t be easy.
Tuchel’s Wise Approach
Tuchel knows the international game is a different beast from club football. That’s why he’s making sure to tap into the experiences of those who have been there before. Southgate, known for his calm demeanor, is someone Tuchel respects.
“He’s a gentleman,” Tuchel said. “We met before, and it was a pleasure to talk to him. Why shouldn’t I meet him again?”
The meetings don’t stop there. Tuchel also plans on having regular chats with Carsley to get the lowdown on the players and the squad. This is teamwork at its finest!
The Road to the World Cup
England is in Group K for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, facing off against Serbia, Albania, Latvia, and Andorra. The top team in the group goes straight to the finals in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Some of these matches aren’t entirely new territory for England, and here is the overview:
- Serbia: England beat them this year at the Euros.
- Albania: England has a great record, winning all previous encounters.
- Latvia: A fresh opponent for the Three Lions.
- Andorra: England has a strong history against them, with some big wins.
But hold on a minute – Tuchel is not taking anything for granted.
“It is not a given that we will finish top of the group”, he warned.
He knows that smaller nations are getting stronger, so England must be serious and determined.
World Cup Qualifying: Dates to Remember
Here are the key dates for the qualifiers:
- March 21-25, 2025: The qualifiers kick off.
- June 6-10, 2025: More matches on the way.
- September 4-9, 2025: Things get serious.
- October 9-14, 2025: Crunch time.
- November 13-18, 2025: The final push for qualification.
The Bigger Picture: A Winter World Cup?
There’s also talk of a winter World Cup in Saudi Arabia in the future. While Tuchel thinks national team coaches might like this, he admits clubs and leagues would not be too happy with the idea.
Stay tuned, football fans! This is going to be an exciting journey for England!
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