Erik ten Hag has come under increasing pressure over his Manchester United future following their disappointing start to the campaign

Thomas Tuchel has revealed that the “fast and straightforward” manner of England’s approach ultimately convinced him to accept the national team job ahead of the Manchester United role. On Tuesday evening, it emerged that Tuchel had agreed a deal to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager.

Thomas Tuchel was quick to dismiss the suggestion that he had turned down Manchester United in order to take the England job.