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English Coaches Are Ready for the National Team Role, Says Southampton’s Russell Martin

Southampton manager, Russell Martin, has voiced his belief that numerous English coaches are more than capable of managing the national team. His comments come after Thomas Tuchel, former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss, was appointed as England’s new manager.

Tuchel, a highly successful German coach, was officially unveiled on Wednesday and will take over on January 1, succeeding Gareth Southgate. This makes Tuchel the third foreign coach to lead England, following Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.

While Football Association (FA) chief executive Mark Bullingham confirmed that English coaches were considered, he explained that the country currently lacks a strong pool of homegrown candidates for the top job. This decision sparked reactions across the football world, with former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville remarking that while Tuchel is “the best available manager in the world,” it is disappointing that English coaches are overlooked.

Neville’s ex-teammate, Wayne Rooney, also weighed in, expressing his surprise at the FA’s choice. Rooney, who now manages Plymouth, believes the FA has created a solid foundation for nurturing young English coaches and that this should have been reflected in their decision.

Russell Martin, who led Southampton back to the Premier League, acknowledged Tuchel’s brilliance but stressed that English managers often don’t get enough credit. “There are loads of English coaches really capable of doing the job as well,” he said, adding that homegrown managers struggle to land Premier League jobs unless they guide a team there themselves.

Leicester City’s Steve Cooper shared a similar sentiment, saying that while British coaching is on the rise, it’s important for coaches to seize any opportunities and prove their worth. Everton boss Sean Dyche, however, pointed out that Tuchel’s appointment is reflective of modern football, where traditional pathways don’t always lead to desired outcomes.

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