Thomas Tuchel has committed his future to England, signing a contract extension that will keep him in charge of the national team through Euro 2028, which will be staged on home soil.

The Football Association confirmed the new agreement after months of speculation linking the German coach with a return to club football, including strong interest from Manchester United. His previous deal was due to expire after the upcoming World Cup, but the FA has moved decisively to secure continuity ahead of two major tournaments.

Tuchel described the role as a “dream job” and spoke of his pride at the chance to lead England into a home European Championship. He praised the players, coaching staff and FA hierarchy, stressing that the support he has received made the decision straightforward.

The FA believes the extension will provide clarity and stability, removing distractions around Tuchel’s future as England prepare for the World Cup in North America. Officials hope that by ending speculation now, the squad can focus solely on performance rather than off-field uncertainty.

Key members of Tuchel’s backroom staff – Anthony Barry, Henrique Hilario, Nico Mayer and James Melbourne – have also agreed new deals running to the end of Euro 2028. The FA views this as crucial in preserving the tactical and analytical framework that has underpinned England’s recent progress.

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham hailed Tuchel as the outstanding candidate in world football for the role, highlighting his big-game pedigree, tactical acumen and the strong bond he has forged with the squad. Bullingham pointed to the “togetherness” within the camp as evidence that the manager’s methods have been fully embraced.

Since succeeding Gareth Southgate, Tuchel has overseen a flawless qualifying campaign, with England winning all eight matches in a group containing Albania, Serbia, Latvia and Andorra. He has been explicit about his ambition to add a “second star” to the England shirt by winning the World Cup, before turning his attention to delivering success at Euro 2028 on home turf.

With his future now settled, Tuchel’s immediate focus is on final preparations for the World Cup, including a training camp in south Florida and warm-up fixtures against New Zealand and Costa Rica, before England begin their group-stage campaign against Croatia.