The current England has also already been named by club legend Paul Scholes as his first choice for the role. Maybe Tuchel walks away from a World Cup win with England in the summer, and then they'll look like they're very smart. This is what has prompted United legend Scholes to name Tuchel as his ideal candidate for the Old Trafford job this week. On The Good, The Bad And The Football podcast, the former midfielder stated: "Number one for me, which I’d do in the summer, is Thomas Tuchel all day long. Article continues belowView 3 Images Manchester United legend Paul Scholes made his stance clear (Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)"I think Tuchel is one of the very best out there.

Source: Daily Mirror January 08, 2026 18:05 UTC