Wenger on Tuchel's appointment: 'England manager should be English'
24 October 2024, 18:05
Arsene Wenger has joined the chorus of critics questioning the FA's decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel as England's new head coach, citing nationality as a key concern.
Wenger, a Frenchman who managed Arsenal for 22 years, expressed his reservations on BeIN Sports.
"If I'm the manager of England and I play against France, I cannot sing the national anthem of France... I prefer that the manager is from the country."
Wenger's comments echo those of Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, who argue that the England manager should be English.
However, Manchester City's Pep Guardiola disagrees, urging England fans to support Tuchel regardless of his nationality.
Tuchel becomes England's third foreign coach, following Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
