Thomas Tuchel needs to 'prove himself' after 'mixed' reaction to England appointment

12/13/2024 10:00 AM

England manager Thomas Tuchel has said he needs to "prove himself" after the mixed reaction to his appointment. Tuchel, 51, does not officially start his role in charge of the men's England team until January 1 but was in Zurich, Switzerland, on Friday for the European qualifying draw ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. England were drawn into Group K, where they will play against Serbia, Andorra, Latvia and Albania. Responding to a question about what he thought of the reaction following his appointment to replace Gareth Southgate, which split opinion in...