Thomas Tuchel is on the verge of signing a two-year extension as England manager, a move that would keep the German in charge through Euro 2028 and cement his role as the architect of England’s next major tournament on home soil.
Appointed in January 2025 on a short-term deal running to this summer’s World Cup, Tuchel has quickly come to view the prospect of leading England into a home European Championship as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Sources close to the manager say he is ready to embrace that challenge and commit to the longer-term project that culminates in the 2028 finals hosted across England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
The Football Association is keen to remove uncertainty around the national team’s leadership ahead of the World Cup, believing stability will sharpen focus and calm speculation. Extending Tuchel’s contract would be a clear signal of faith in his vision and a bid to steady the ship as England navigates a packed international calendar.
Tuchel’s name has been linked with high-profile club roles, including interest from Manchester United, but the England job has taken precedence. Under his stewardship, England stormed through World Cup qualifying with eight wins from eight, and the squad now prepares to face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in their group at the finals.
Tuchel is due to attend the draw for the 2026–27 Nations League, a reminder that his remit stretches beyond a single tournament.
With the FA keen to lock in a leader who can blend short-term results with long-term planning, the expected extension would give Tuchel the runway to shape England’s squad, tactics and legacy ahead of a home Euros that promises to be one of the sport’s defining moments.
