THOMAS TUCHEL will be blocked from going to December’s 2026 World Cup qualifying draw.
England’s new boss does not officially start work until January 1.
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So he will not be able to manage the team in next month’s Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland.
Nor will he represent the country in Zurich on December 13.
Tuchel’s £10million-a-year contract with Bayern Munich was due to run out next June.
His new Three Lions gig means he will lose £5m of that.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: “Thomas had his timescale and it just fitted really well.
“What was impressive was his singular focus on us, the World Cup and that project.
“It made sense for it to start on January 1 and for Lee Carsley to finish the Nations League campaign.”
Tuchel’s first taste of action for England will come in March.
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But it is not yet known whether that will be a Nations League play-off, a World Cup qualifier or a friendly.
The former Chelsea gaffer has been warmly received by most England fans following yesterday’s announcement.
Inside FA’s thrilling chase for Tuchel
THE FA’s path to securing Thomas Tuchel’s signature was not a straightforward one.
They tried to lure Pep Guardiola from Manchester City over the summer.
They even made contact with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after deciding to target trophy-laden foreign gaffers.
The FA’s determination to go international was summed up by their decision NOT to interview Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.
Initial talks with Tuchel saw him express a slight interest in replacing Gareth Southgate.
But he was waiting to see what would happen at Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag’s future under the spotlight.
Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe eventually decided to stick with Ten Hag – and that opened the door to the FA getting their man.
Read the full story on England’s thrilling pursuit of Thomas Tuchel.
But the German hopes to win over any remaining doubters by proving his passion for the Three Lions on the pitch.
Tuchel said: “I am sorry I have a German passport!
“But I can tell the supporters I have felt my passion for the Premier League and my passion for the country and how I love to live here and work here.
“Hopefully I can convince them and show them and prove to them I am proud to be the English manager.”
The ex-Bayern Munich, PSG and Borussia Dortmund manager also revealed he is yet to decide whether he will sing God Save the King.
Tuchel added: “I understood from Mark it is a personal decision if you sing it. Some managers did it and others did not.
“I have not made my decision. Your anthem is very moving, I experienced it several times at Wembley and in cup finals.
“Whatever decision I make, I will always show my respect to my new role, the country and a moving anthem.
“As it is a new subject, I will take a little bit of time.”
Southgate vs Tuchel records compared
THOMAS TUCHEL
Augsburg II 2007-2008
P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%
Mainz 05 2009-2014
P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%
Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017
P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%
Honours: DFB Pokal
Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020
P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%
Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2
Chelsea 2021-2022
P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%
Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup
Bayern Munich 2023-2024
P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%
Honours: Bundesliga
GARETH SOUTHGATE
Middlesbrough 2006-2009
P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%
England U21 2013-2016
P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%
Honours: Toulon tournament
England 2016-2024
P102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8%
Honours: Euros runners up, 2020, 2024
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