The appointment of Thomas Tuchel puts a serial trophy winner in charge of world soccer’s most famous losers—and continues a trend of top managers moving to the international game.

British soccer managers reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation on Thursday after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coach. Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham said some English managers — he didn’t disclose the precise number — were interviewed for the role from a shortlist of “approximately” 10 names.

The appointment of Thomas Tuchel to coach the England men’s national soccer team has provoked, well, some strong feelings.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel strode confidently in to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday with a single-minded vision to win the 2026 World Cup for the success-starved soccer nation.

At his first news conference as England’s newly appointed head coach, Thomas Tuchel – a German – was asked on Wednesday what message he had for fans who would have preferred an Englishman in charge of their beloved national team.

Thomas Tuchel was hired as England soccer coach on Wednesday and will take on the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophy.

After three wins from four games as England interim coach, Lee Carsley has appeared to distance himself from taking on the job full time.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel strode confidently in to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday with a single-minded vision to win the 2026 World Cup for the success-starved soccer nation. A whirlwind week has seen the 51-year-old German sign an 18-month contract to lead England to the tournament being played in the United States,

The new England manager has won three league titles, three domestic cups, the Champions League, the Super Cup and the Club World Cup. He already has a close relationship with many England players, including Harry Kane.