THOMAS TUCHEL has been told he can work remotely for part of the week when he starts as England manager in January.
The German committed to living in England “most of the time” when he was appointed last month, but will not be pressured by the FA to attend daily meetings at the Three Lions’ training base at St George’s Park.
Tuchel’s England regime is likely to be different from that of his predecessor Gareth Southgate, who was based at the National Football Centre in Burton for three days a week during his eight years in charge.
He demanded similar attendance levels from the rest of the FA’s back-room team and held regular meetings with age-group coaches, analysts, coach educators, security and team operation staff.
And Southgate, 54, and his assistant Steve Holland attended an average of five Prem matches between them each week.
Tuchel will go to some meetings with junior coaches and other departments, but has been told he can work remotely.
The German, 51, lived in London for 18 months when he was in charge at Chelsea, and plans to split his time between the capital and his current base in Munich, near where his two daughters live.
England women’s coach Sarina Wiegman splits her living arrangements between the UK and her home in Holland.
Tuchel said last month: “I love to live in England and I’m looking forward to living again in England.
“I want to be close to the Premier League, I want to be close to the majority of the players.
“But of course, the schedule will allow me to be close to my family and my children in Germany.
“I will be in England most of the time.”
Tuchel has signed an 18-month contract with the sole target of winning the 2026 World Cup.
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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
In another surprise Tuchel will NOT attend England’s crucial Nations League games against Republic of Ireland and Greece this month.
It is not yet known if he will go to the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw in Switzerland in December.
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.
