Tuchel's England deal subject to performance clause

Tuchel's England deal subject to performance clauseImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Tuchel formally took up his role as England boss on 1 January 2025BySami MokbelSenior football correspondent in KansasPublished2 minutes agoCommentsEngland head coach Thomas Tuchel's two-year contract extension is subject to a performance clause, Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham has revealed.With his original deal having been due to expire at the end of the World Cup, the FA and Tuchel agreed a new two-year contract earlier this year that takes the German to the end of Euro 2028.Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Tuchel was given the remit to win the World Cup when he was appointed by England in 2024.Bullingham was asked whether the FA is protected should England's performance at this World Cup mean it does not want Tuchel to lead the team at Euro 2028."There's performance clauses in every single contract at the FA, but I'm not going into any detail of what they are," said Bullingham.Asked whether there was a break clause in the deal that Tuchel can activate, Bullingham said: "We can hold him to the contract."Tuchel's England launch their World Cup campaign on Wednesday when they face Croatia in Arlington, Texas (21:00 BST).I'll keep gambling with fitness for England - SakaPublished14 hours agoTaking a leaf from Arsenal's playbook - Tuchel's set-piece planPublished1 day ago'We can't expect someone to wait around'Speaking at England's World Cup media centre in Kansas City, Bullingham delivered a strong defence of the governing body's decision to extend Tuchel's contract before the tournament.The FA has faced criticism for rewarding Tuchel with fresh terms without knowing the final outcome of his initial mission, given the 52-year-old's target upon his appointment was to win England's second World Cup.But Bullingham said: "The reality is he...