Thomas Tuchel keeps laser focus on ‘unfinished business’ with England

Thomas Tuchel will not be going anywhere before Euro 2028. Mauricio Pochettino is expected to leave his role as the USA men’s head coach to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, but Tuchel has not lost his passion for international football and has revealed he did not insert a release clause when he extended his deal as England’s manager this year.

It will not matter whether there is an approach from a big club before the next tournament. United can pay about £7m to get Pochettino out of his deal, but the Football Association does not have to worry about being forced to let Tuchel go. “There’s no intention [of leaving],” Tuchel said. “I signed the contract. I want to stay until the Euros. I want to do the Euros.