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Tuchel committed to England until Euro 2028
Thomas Tuchel says he intends to remain England manager through Euro 2028, despite any offers from major clubs. His commitment matters amid speculation about managerial changes elsewhere and confirms England’s plans under him for the tournament on home soil.
Tuchel replaced Gareth Southgate in 2025 and extended his original contract, which ran until this year’s World Cup, in February. He said there was no release clause and that he wanted to complete the Euros, while adding that he expects to return to club football afterwards. England face Croatia at Wembley on Thursday and Spain in Madrid on Sunday; they are second in Nations League Group A3, three points behind Spain.
In short
- Tuchel says he will stay with England through Euro 2028.
- His contract has no release clause.
- England are three points behind Spain in Group A3.
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Keeping Tuchel through Euro 2028 offers England continuity and gives the team time to develop under a manager who has publicly committed to the project. With the tournament on home soil, stable leadership could help players and supporters build confidence in a clear plan.
The case against
A long commitment may limit England’s ability to respond if results or performances show that a different direction is needed. Some may also question whether a manager who expects to return to club football afterwards is the best choice for a project extending several years, even if he intends to see out his contract.
Explained simply
Thomas Tuchel is England’s national team manager, responsible for selecting the squad and preparing it for international matches and tournaments. He took over from Gareth Southgate in 2025, after Southgate led England at several major tournaments.
Euro 2028 is the European Championship, a tournament for national teams held every four years. England will co-host it with other UK nations and Ireland, so Tuchel’s plans matter for the team’s preparation for a competition being staged partly at home.
Managers can move between club teams and national sides, but their plans depend on their contracts and decisions by the relevant football authorities. Tuchel has said he expects to return to club football after his work with England.