Thomas Tuchel addresses England doubters: 'I'm sorry I have a German passport'

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Thomas Tuchel says the onus is on him to show supporters that he deserves a "fair chance" after becoming the new England head coach in light of the Football Association being criticised for appointing a German coach. Tuchel, 51, signed an 18-month contract to become England's new boss on October 8, starting from January, and was unveiled at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss has made clear that regardless of his German nationality, his only focus is winning the World Cup in the United States in 2026. "I am sorry I have a German...

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