Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as the new manager of the England national football team, ending a three-month search to find Gareth Southgate's successor.
The German, who makes the move from club to international level with his appointment, arrives to take the team through to the United States 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tuchel, who is the third overseas coach after Sven-Göran Eriksson and Fabio Capello to lead the Three Lions, will start his role on January 1 at St George's Park.
He will not take the reins before then, with Young Lions boss Lee Carsley to remain in interim charge for the final UEFA Nations League fixtures in November.
"I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team," Tuchel said. "I have long felt a personal connection to the game in this country.
"To have the chance to represent England is a huge privilege, and the opportunity to work with this special and talented group of players is very exciting."
The choice of Tuchel, who won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea, marks a bold move from the FA as they look to build on the near-misses of the Southgate era.
The latter oversaw England's most sustained period of international success during his eight-year tenure, becoming the first man to lead the men's team to two major finals.
Though Carsley played down any suggestion he was the heir apparent when he took over on a temporary basis, there had been suggestions he would be the frontrunner.
But after a shock 2-1 loss in the UEFA Nations League to Greece, the German emerged as the frontrunner in a field that reportedly included Eddie Howe and Graham Potter.
Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp were other candidates linked to speculation over the role, but it will now be down to Tuchel to deliver on England's promise.
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