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Lee Carsley Believes England Can Win the 2026 World Cup Under Thomas Tuchel

Confidence in New Leadership: Interim England manager Lee Carsley has expressed his belief that incoming head coach Thomas Tuchel can lead the Three Lions to victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Carsley emphasized that Tuchel’s success will depend on finding the right playing style to suit the current squad.

A Proven Track Record: Thomas Tuchel, set to officially take charge in January 2025, brings a wealth of experience from his time managing top clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich. His appointment follows Carsley’s stint as interim manager, during which England delivered an impressive 5-0 victory over Ireland in his final match in charge.

England’s World Cup Aspirations: Despite England reaching the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup under Gareth Southgate, Carsley believes Tuchel has the tactical expertise and leadership to finally secure the trophy, ending the nation’s long wait since their 1966 triumph.

Carsley’s Future Role: With his interim duties concluded, Carsley will return to his role as head coach of the England U21 team, where he has been instrumental in developing young talent. Meanwhile, Tuchel’s challenge will be to build on England’s strong foundation and transform them into genuine World Cup contenders in 2026.