England announced on Thursday, 12 February, that Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract.
The German will now remain the Three Lions’ boss for another two years after the World Cup this summer.
This means Tuchel will be in charge of the 2028 European Championship in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Here are the biggest winners and losers from the England manager’s contract extension.
Winners
Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has been one of England’s top performers under Tuchel.
He regularly started in the number 10 position during the Three Lions’ World Cup qualifying campaign.
Tuchel is clearly an admirer of Rogers’ ball-carrying and eye for a goal, so he could play a key role at the next World Cup and Euros.
Elliott Anderson
Elliott Anderson has been a revelation for Nottingham Forest and England this season.
The midfielder is a perfect fit next to Declan Rice in Tuchel’s midfield pivot, allowing the Arsenal man to go forward.
Anderson is in line to start at England’s next two tournaments after Tuchel’s contract extension.
England fans
England fans are arguably the biggest winners from Tuchel’s decision to stay for Euro 2028.
National teams rarely appoint world-class managers, but England have one of the best in the world in their dugout.
Three Lions supporters should have even more confidence that football will finally ‘come home’ soon.
Losers
Manchester United
Manchester United must be disappointed with Tuchel’s new deal with England.
The Red Devils are searching for a permanent manager to replace Ruben Amorim this summer.
Tuchel would have been the best manager available after the World Cup, but they will have to look elsewhere.
Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham rarely featured during England’s World Cup qualifying campaign.
Morgan Rogers was preferred in the attacking midfield position, and that was before Cole Palmer returned from injury.
It’s possible that Bellingham will not be in Tuchel’s starting XI at the 2026 World Cup or the 2028 Euros.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Bellingham’s Real Madrid teammate, Trent Alexander-Arnold, is another who might not be pleased with the news.
The former Liverpool star has not really been in Tuchel’s plans since he took charge of the national team a year ago.
With Reece James and Djed Spence ahead of him in the pecking order, Alexander-Arnold may struggle to find a place in the team.
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