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This has come out of the blue, much in the same way it did when they appointed him. Not sure about this as I thought the idea was for him to impress at the world cup before getting an extension? FA giving out new contracts like confetti, but citing this as justification..

FA CEO Mark Bullingham said Tuchel's extension would ensure the England squad and staff were fully focused on the World Cup.

"We know the players are right behind him, and the togetherness within the group is there for all to see," said Bullingham. "By securing them early for 2028, we have taken away the potential distraction of contract negotiations around the tournament."
 

It’s a great job
Millions a year to work part time
What has he done in the last 6 months?
Free tickets & hospitality for any Premier league game he fancies watching 

Makes sense to me.

If we flop at the WC, he goes anyway.

FA probably insuring themselves for compensation, if and when he gets bored

Russ of the BML" wrote: ↑12 Feb 2026, 12:51 He has probably been tapped up by a few clubs and so FA protecting their asset. 



 

Russ, that's what happens when you give a mercenary the England job.

He has probably been tapped up by a few clubs and so FA protecting their asset. 

Can't think of any other reason why they would do this now. He hasn't achieved anything. Surely his target is simple. Go and win it. Why reward an extended contract without achieving anything?