Rio Ferdinand has hit back at criticism over the decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel as England manager.
Thomas Tuchel has agreed an 18-month deal to become England’s new manager Rio Ferdinand has hit back at criticism over the decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel as England manager and predicts the German will win a trophy with the Three Lions. The Football Association has now reached an agreement for Tuchel to become Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor, with the 51-year-old signing an 18-month deal worth around £5 million a year.
‘This is an opportunity for these guys to become immortal, and this is why I think Thomas Tuchel is licking his lips, this is the chance to put himself above anybody in this country right now, up there along with Sir Alf Ramsey. ‘Great names tried, big names, big personalities and characters tried, quality coaches tried, couldn’t deliver. That is the opportunity that is in front of him and I think that’s a wonderful place to be.
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