Sean Dyche has raised concerns about the Football Association's commitment to nurturing English coaches, following the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as the men's national team manager. The Everton manager has not explicitly criticized the decision but acknowledges a prevailing sentiment among those in the game that favors an English coach. Dyche, one of five English managers in the Premier League, was not approached for the role.
Dyche believes Tuchel's appointment casts doubt on the FA's proclaimed goal of developing English talent at St George's Park. This policy, which bore fruit with Gareth Southgate's promotion, now appears to be on hold. Dyche questions whether the FA's coaching system truly prepares under-16 coaches to eventually lead the national team. He cites the example of Lee Carsley, who was overlooked by the FA, to illustrate his point.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney, a former teammate of Carsley's at Everton, also expressed surprise at the FA's choice. Rooney praised Tuchel's coaching abilities but questioned why the FA did not select one of their own, given the strong platform they have built for young English coaches over the past decade.
