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Thomas Tuchel’s England has the potential to win the 2026 World Cup, according to Lee Carsley, the departing interim manager. Carsley believes that England has all the necessary “tools” to succeed, they just need to be utilized in the right way .
Tuchel, the former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss, takes over as England manager on January 1st, with an 18-month contract. His primary goal is to win the World Cup in 2026, ending England’s long wait for a major trophy .
Carsley, who secured promotion to the top tier of the Nations League with five wins from his six games, is confident that England has the talent to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966. He also praised Tuchel, saying that the German manager has a “fantastic position” to work with, thanks to the increased pool of players .
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is also optimistic about the team’s future under Tuchel, citing the “new energy” and increased competition for places .