England manager Thomas Tuchel issues 27-word Christmas message to Three Lions fans as the suited and booted German prepares to take charge ahead of World Cup qualifiers

England manager Thomas Tuchel has issued a Christmas message to Three Lions fans on social media as his official takeover date continues to near.

The German, who has previously managed Chelsea and was last in charge of Bayern Munich, will officially start his reign as England boss on January 1 – now just a week away.

His first game in charge will be March 21 next year when the Three Lions face Albania in their first match of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

His side will then take on Latvia and Andorra before the current season is up.

On Wednesday, however, he took to social media to share a 27-word message to England fans on the official England channels, where he was seen suited and booted and standing outside.

He said: ‘A short message to all our England fans: Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Stay safe happy holidays and see you soon in the stadium. Bye.’

England manager Thomas Tuchel shared a message to England fans on Christmas Day

Also shared to the channels was a video of a number of England stars wishing fans a Merry Christmas, including men’s captain Harry Kane, women’s star Mary Earps and the likes of Conor Gallagher, Anthony Gordon and Chloe Kelly.

Tuchel has kept a low profile since being confirmed as the England team’s new boss in October, and didn’t attend his side’s most recent matches under Lee Carsley.

However, the German attended the World Cup qualifying draw in Zurich at the start of December when his new team will discovered who will face to make it through to World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

It appeared that was when the video, shared on Christmas Day, was filmed.

More to follow.