4 things we'd all like to see from Thomas Tuchel's England

The appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England's permanent Gareth Southgate replacement has been widely embraced, but not all supporters are convinced.

The 51-year-old's German passport has been a point of contention - England have had little luck with foreign managers previously - and a pragmatic coaching philosophy has left some fearing another uninventive and uninspiring epoch.

But there are few in modern football who boast a stronger CV than the former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager, who has been heralded for his ability to engineer success in a short timeframe.

As a fresh era dawns, this is what England supporters want to see from the new coach and his team.

Young players offered opportunities

Few nations have consistently produced wonderkids with greater regularity than England over recent years. Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka are just some of the whippersnappers who have astounded since coming of age, with plenty more in the pipeline over the coming years. Such talent can't be wasted.

Tuchel is certainly not renowned for his ability to nurture youth. At club level, he's often opted to sign tried and tested stars rather than gambling on potential. That doesn't necessarily bode well for England supporters keen to see the nation's starlets blossom.

Tuchel's first named squad for the March international break suggests he's attempting to strike a balance between youth and experience. Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson were surprise recalls, but there were also places for the uncapped Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jarell Quansah.

Injuries may have forced Tuchel's hand when selecting some of the younger crowd within his squad but it's important that he avoids simply plumping for those in their late 20s and early 30s, neglecting the next crop of dreamers in the process.

Better performances against stronger teams

England's deep progress into tournaments during the Southgate era was often attributed to fortune. Indeed, their runs to European Championship finals in 2021 and 2024 were littered with lucky draws, often steering clear of the continent's behemoths.

The Three Lions generally found themselves overwhelmed by their more talented competitors, coming unstuck against the big teams on the grand occasions. If they're to end their trophy drought, they must offer more against their rivals.

Tuchel's experience and success in knockout football promises an improvement in big games, with the German often masterminding victories when given the tag of underdog - just look at the 2020/21 Champions League final.

England's simple 2026 World Cup qualifying group - Albania, Andorra, Latvia and Serbia - means it may be some time before they're tested by the world's strongest nations, but they must be ready for the challenge when it arises.

An attacking approach

Even when results were positive under Southgate, the football was often a gruelling watch. Defensive organisation was king and the wings of England's superstar forwards were often clipped in favour of security and comfort.

Tuchel's arrival is unlikely to spark an attacking revolution for England - the German is another coach who favours organisation over flair - but there will be pressure on his shoulders to make an extremely talented Three Lions squad more enjoyable to watch.

International football is admittedly a unique arena but Spain and Argentina have recently proven that winning silverware and playing attractive football can go hand-in-hand.

Silverware success

Ultimately, large sections of the England fanbase would trade pretty patterns and attacking ingenuity for one piece of major silverware - the first in senior men's football since 1966. Here lies the biggest challenge facing Tuchel, who must balance ideology with success.

Having come so close to winning the Euros on two separate occasions, the lust for trophies has only grown fiercer. England can no longer make excuses about the talent at their disposal or lacking a manager with proven experience and a winning mentality. They must deliver when it counts.

Tuchel's passion and aura will certainly help create a motivated atmosphere ahead of next summer's World Cup in North America, with the new England boss boasting the reputation and swagger that eluded both Southgate and Roy Hodgson before him.

It's no longer far-fetched to proclaim England genuine title candidates before a major tournament, but they must shake the label of nearly men sooner rather than later.

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