Thomas Tuchel is reportedly in advanced discussions to take over as the manager of the England national football team. The former Chelsea boss is being considered as a replacement for Lee Carsley, who has been serving as the interim manager. Tuchel has been without a managerial position since his departure from Bayern Munich in May. The Football Association has had him on its radar as a potential successor to Gareth Southgate since the search for a new manager began. Other candidates on the shortlist have included Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and Carsley himself. A deal to appoint Tuchel could be finalized soon, as negotiations progress.

Lee Carsley has downplayed speculation regarding his future as England manager, emphasizing that his primary focus is on player development rather than seeking a permanent managerial position. As he prepares for the Nations League match against Finland in Helsinki on Sunday, questions linger about his interest in taking on the role full-time. The 50-year-old coach, who has temporarily stepped up from his position overseeing the under-21 team, is set to lead the senior squad through all six Nations League group matches until November. Under his interim management, England secured victories against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin and Finland at Wembley earlier in September. However, the team faced a disappointing home defeat to Greece on Thursday. Carsley’s comments suggest that he is more invested in the growth and progress of the players than in pursuing the spotlight of a permanent managerial role.