From Castillo to Kingdom: Tuchel's Royal Day in England

Thomas Tuchel, the newly appointed English men's soccer coach, had a remarkable day meeting Prince William at Windsor Castle and later attending a Premier League match at Crystal Palace. Tuchel, a German national, officially assumed his role on January 1, preparing for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

On an eventful day for English football, Thomas Tuchel, the recently hired men's national team coach, experienced a touch of royalty. The German coach, who took on his official duties on January 1, was welcomed at Windsor Castle by Prince William.

The meeting between Tuchel and the Prince lasted over an hour and emphasized the royal connection as Tuchel later attended a Premier League match involving Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, the latter being a team supported by the Prince.

Tuchel, who is scouting players for England's upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Albania and Latvia, aims to build a competitive squad. His contract extends until the World Cup finals in 2026, offering ample time to influence English soccer.

(With inputs from agencies.)