Thomas Tuchel keeps laser focus on 'unfinished business' with England

Tuchel committed to England through Euro 2028 without a release clause, dismissing speculation about club moves and focusing on Nations League and European Championship success.

Thomas Tuchel has reaffirmed his commitment to England, revealing he deliberately did not include a release clause in his contract extension as manager. Despite speculation about potential moves to top clubs—including Manchester United, where Mauricio Pochettino is expected to replace Michael Carrick—Tuchel has made clear his intention to stay through Euro 2028.

"There's no intention [of leaving]," Tuchel said. "I signed the contract. I want to stay until the Euros. I want to do the Euros. We have unfinished business." He acknowledged missing the intensity of club football, admitting he misses "the 50 matches" a season and the daily grind, but expressed openness to potentially extending his England tenure beyond the European Championship.

Tuchel has strong backing from FA chief executive Mark Bullingham and chief football officer Dan Ashworth, who reinforced their support during the summer despite a performance-related sacking clause remaining active from the World Cup. England face Croatia on Thursday in the Nations League, needing one point from their final two Group A3 games to qualify for the quarter-finals in March.