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'We have to free ourselves from history' - new England boss Tuchel

  1. 'Alf Wiedersehen'published at 07:13 British Summer Time

    Daily Mirror

    The Mirror shoot their pun gun on their back page, with a mash up of the German phrase for goodbye and the name of Sir Alf Ramsey - the man Tuchel aims to emulate by coaching England to a men's World Cup title.

    Mirror back page 17 OctoberImage source, Mirror
  2. 'I'm sorry I'm German'published at 07:10 British Summer Time

    The Daily Mail

    The Daily Mail - who ran a very hostile back page yesterday following reports Tuchel was set for the England job - lead on Tuchel's light-hearted apology for his nationality in his media conference yesterday, as well as him admitting he is undecided yet as to whether he will sing the English national anthem before games.

    Mail back page October 17Image source, Mail
  3. '18 months to win the World Cup'published at 07:06 British Summer Time

    The Guardian

    The Guardian also go with Tuchel pulling his best Blue Steel face at Wembley, with his quotes describing the England national team role as the "biggest job in football".

    Guardian back page 17 OctoberImage source, Guardian
  4. 'I'll win you over'published at 07:03 British Summer Time

    Metro

    The Metro, in line with every English newspaper today, has Tuchel as their back page splash. They headline with quotes from the new England boss vowing to win over any doubters as he becomes the first German - and third foreigner - to take the men's senior manager job.

    Metro back page October 17Image source, Metro
  5. Postpublished at 07:02 British Summer Time

    Let's have a look at what the back pages are saying this morning...

  6. Good morningpublished at 06:59 British Summer Time

    Well, yesterday was quite a day. Thomas Tuchel was confirmed as the new England men's senior manager, and unveiled to the press at Wembley.

    We will have more reaction to that, as well as to wins in the Women's Champions League for Arsenal and Manchester City last night - plus we look ahead to the return of the Premier League this weekend.