Everton manager Sean Dyche has questioned the Football Association’s commitment to its own coaching pathway following Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England coach. Dyche said the system was “pointless” if the coaches working within the structure at St George’s Park were not considered the right profile for the top job.

Thomas Tuchel has said that he wants to have a “clean start”, as he explained at his England unveiling why he is not starting the job until January 1. The Football Association (FA) announced on Wednesday morning that Tuchel signed his contract as England head coach on October 8,

Thomas Tuchel has been hired as England coach and will take on the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophy.