British soccer managers reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation on Thursday after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coach. Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham said some English managers — he didn’t disclose the precise number — were interviewed for the role from a shortlist of “approximately” 10 names.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel strode confidently in to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday with a single-minded vision to win the 2026 World Cup for the success-starved soccer nation. A whirlwind week has seen the 51-year-old German sign an 18-month contract to lead England to the tournament being played in the United States,

England’s changeover from interim Lee Carsley to Thomas Tuchel takes place Jan. 1, with qualifying for the 2026 World Cup starting next year.

After their Week 7 game in London, either the Jacksonville Jaguars or New England Patriots will have the inside track on the 2025 NFL draft No. 1 pick

For the second straight week, the Jacksonville Jaguars will be in London, England. Last week, they were embarrassed after being blown out by the Chicago Bears by a score of 35 to 16. They hope this week in London will bring better luck as they are set to square off with a young New England

These two teams have been struggling all season. They enter this game with only one win and are both in the middle of a lost season. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Patriots-Jaguars prediction and pick.