Thomas Tuchel Appoints Former Chelsea Goalkeeper to England Coaching Staff
Thomas Tuchel has officially begun his role as England manager, naming his backroom team, which includes former Chelsea goalkeeper Henrique Hilario. The German, confirmed as Gareth Southgate's successor in October, will be supported by Anthony Barry, alongside new appointments Nicholas Mayer, James Melbourne, and Hilario.
Tuchel’s tenure kicks off with preparations for England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers in March against Albania and Latvia. He will also attend Tottenham's clash with Newcastle on Saturday, marking his first public appearance in his new role.
Background
Tuchel faced scrutiny for not overseeing England’s Nations League matches in November but assured fans that groundwork was already underway. The 51-year-old is focusing on building a trusted coaching setup, a strategy aimed at securing success at the 2026 World Cup.
Hilario, who worked with Tuchel at Chelsea, is best remembered for his time as a player at Stamford Bridge. Despite making just 39 appearances between 2006 and 2014, he was part of the squads that clinched the 2010 Premier League title and 2012 Champions League. Melbourne, a former Chelsea colleague, and Mayer, who has experience at Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, further bolster Tuchel's team.
What’s Next?
With his staff in place, Tuchel’s focus now shifts to evaluating players and building a squad capable of delivering results. After Saturday’s Tottenham vs. Newcastle match, he is expected to attend Liverpool vs. Manchester United on Sunday. Tuchel has two months to finalize his first squad, with March’s qualifiers set to test his vision for the Three Lions.
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