Thomas Tuchel ‘negotiating’ with FA for England job despite Man Utd links with German keen to replace Gareth Southgate

THOMAS TUCHEL is in negotiations to become the next England manager, according to reports.

Tuchel has been without a job since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season but has been extensively linked with replacing Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.

But in a bitter blow to Red Devils chiefs as they consider their options, the German could now be set to replace Gareth Southgate.

German outlet Bild report the ex-Chelsea boss is in negotiations to become the new manager of the Three Lions.

It comes after Ten Hag appeared to have kept his job at Old Trafford following a long meeting with Man Utd chiefs in London on Tuesday.

Elsewhere, Interim England boss Lee Carsley suffered a potentially decisive blow to his aspirations of taking the job on full-time after an embarrassing 2-1 defeat to Greece last night.

The 51-year-old previously admitted he was open to the idea of international management.

Speaking in 2022, he said: “Yeah, why not? I would, I would. I did not give too much thought to it until now.

“But I would consider if it is the right team and if it has the potential to win trophies like the World Cup and the Euros.”

Asked specifically about England, who then had Southgate in charge, he said: “I see where you are going. But I think England has a good coach right now.

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“The team is very strong and very talented… as for everything else, I will not comment.”

According to The Telegraph, the FA are yet to formally interview new candidates for the full men’s England manager job.

The governing body insists it is undergoing a robust, ongoing and confidential process to appoint Southgate’s successor.

Eddie Howe and Graham Potter have also been linked with the role, while Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was previously said to be top of their wish list for next summer.

Carsley appeared resigned to not being handed the keys to the senior team for much longer.

Speaking after the defeat to Greece, the 50-year-old said: “I was surprised after the last camp [to hear], ‘The job’s mine, it’s mine to lose.’

“My remit is I am doing three camps and then hopefully going back to the Under-21s…

“I said at the start that I wouldn’t rule myself in or out.

“And that’s still the case. I’m more than comfortable in my position where I am.

“The remit was clear. I’m comfortable and confident with that.

“After the first camp, I definitely didn’t get too excited or believe too much.

“I’m very aware that this job is one of the best in the world in terms of you’ve actually got a chance of winning.

“Obviously, I’m talking about that after a loss but in terms of a major competition – and that’s still the case.”