Thomas Tuchel has spoken for the first time since being appointed England manager.
The 51-year-old was pursued by the English FA following Gareth Southgate’s resignation at the end of the summer’s Euros in Germany.
Although Lee Carsley has stepped up from leading the under-21s to take charge on an interim basis, the 50-year-old was always an outsider to take the role permanently.
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England have not won the World Cup since 1966 but Tuchel has hopes of delivering a second trophy in 18 months time.
“I can promise you I’m very excited,” the German told the FA.
“I’m very honoured and I will do everything to qualify for the World Cup, first of all, and then we have a successful World Cup – try to get a second star on our shirts.”