THOMAS TUCHEL signed an extension to his contract as England head coach today through to the end of the home European Championship in 2028.

The FA announced this morning the German was set to stay on, with his previous deal only running until the end of this summer’s World Cup in North America.

Tuchel said: “I am very happy and proud to extend my time with England.

“It is no secret to anyone that I have loved every minute so far of working with my players and coaches, and I cannot wait to lead them to the World Cup.

“It is an incredible opportunity and we are going to do our very best to make the country proud.”

The FA said the agreement with Tuchel would provide “clarity and full focus” on the World Cup, in the hope the extension will silence talk around his future which could otherwise prove a distraction.

The FA said Tuchel’s main backroom team — Anthony Barry, Henrique Hilario, Nico Mayer and James Melbourne — had also agreed extensions through to the end of Euro 2028.