CALLUM HUMPHREY REFLECTS ON ENGLAND'S DECISION TO APPOINT A GERMAN MANAGER AND LOOKS AT HIS CHANCES OF LEADING THE THREE LIONS TO GLORY…

It would be the ultimate irony should a German be the man to finally lead England to a major trophy again.
It must be said that initially the prospect of a foreign manager was one of discomfort for many people.
After all, it’s in the name, isn’t it? International football. Our nation against yours. Kai Havertz, Manuel Neuer and Thomas Muller can’t stick an England shirt on, so why can Tuchel make Wembley his home?
Besides, past experiences have left scars....