Thomas Tuchel reveals stance on singing national anthem as England manager

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thomas Tuchel insists he has not made a decision yet as to whether he will sing the national anthem as England manager. But, after the furore surrounding Lee Carsley’s decision not to sing the national anthem during his reign as interim manager, Tuchel was clear about his position and made a plea to be given time. Comment: England appointing Thomas Tuchel shows as much desperation as inspiration “I understood from Mark that it's a personal decision,” Tuchel said. “No matter what decision I make, I will always show my respect to my new country, and of course a very moving anthem, but I will take more time for this decision.” open image in gallery Thomas Tuchel is the new England head coach Tuchel then explained why he accepted the job, having last managed in the club game with Bayern Munich last season.