Watch Thomas Tuchel press conference LIVE as England confirm new manager

Thomas Tuchel is set to give his first press conference since being confirmed as England’s new manager.

And you can hear every word the new Three Lions boss, who begins officially on January 1, has to tell the broadcast media on the video stream above (start time 1.30pm).

Former head coach Tuchel signed a contract with England last week, according to the FA who managed to keep under wraps while interim boss Lee Carsley navigated a difficult Nations League double header against and Finland.

Tuchel, who has been out of work since leaving in May, has penned an 18-month deal and will be reunited with assistant manager Anthony Barry with the top priority leading the team to glory at the 2026 World Cup.

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And after his appointment was announced on Tuesday morning, he said: “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team.

“I have long felt a personal connection to the game in this country, and it has given me some incredible moments already. To have the chance to represent England is a huge privilege, and the opportunity to work with this special and talented group of players is very exciting.

“Working closely with Anthony as my assistant coach, we will do everything we can to make England successful and the supporters proud. I want to thank the FA, in particular Mark and John, for their trust and I am looking forward to starting our journey together.”

The FA's chief executive Mark Bullingham added: "Fundamentally we wanted to hire a coaching team to give us the best possible chance of winning a major tournament, and we believe they will do just that,” the chief executive said on Tuesday morning.

“Thomas and the team have a single-minded focus on giving us the best possible chance to win the World Cup in 2026.”

In a first message to supporters, Tuchel added: "Hi guys, Thomas here, quite nervous as this is my first message as England head coach. I'm at Wembley, where else? That's also a reason to be a bit nervous, I think that's a good thing.

"I can promise you I'm very excited, very honoured and I will do everything I can to qualify for the World Cup first of all, and then have a successful World Cup. Try to get a second star on our shirt. All the best."

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