Southampton manager Russell Martin don talk say plenty English coaches get the capability to manage the England national team, despite the recent appointment of German coach Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel, wey be the former manager of Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich, go take over from Gareth Southgate as the new head coach of England from January 1.
Martin, who be one of the six managers from Britain and Ireland currently leading teams in the Premier League, say there be many English coaches wey really capable of doing the job. “Maybe English managers aren’t given enough credit or maybe they are deemed not good enough by the most important people,” Martin add.
Everton‘s English manager Sean Dyche also react to the news, saying it be “the reality of the modern game” that homegrown coaches are often overlooked. Dyche confirm say he no be interviewed by the Football Association (FA) for the role and acknowledge that while many would have liked an English coach, Tuchel’s appointment be a reflection of the current state of football management.
Leicester City‘s manager, Steve Cooper, who be a Welshman and previously coached England’s Under-17 team to World Cup victory in 2017, express his faith in the British coaching system. Cooper say, “I hope that over time, British coaching will keep progressing, and we will stand alongside the best in the world.”
Mark Bullingham, the FA’s chief executive, explain say English candidates were among the approximately 10 names considered for the role, but the situation be such that there were not enough homegrown candidates for the national team role. Bullingham emphasize the importance of supporting young coaches in securing valuable opportunities at clubs.
Former England player Gary Neville also comment on the matter, saying while Tuchel be the “best available manager in the world,” the decision raise significant questions about the confidence in English coaches and the progress of English teams in recent years.
