Alan Shearer issues Man United 'fear' verdict after Thomas Tuchel decision

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Former Premier League striker Alan Shearer believes that the FA moved quickly to appoint Thomas Tuchel as the new manager after Manchester United expressed interest.

The German will assume the illustrious position of England head coach on January 1 as he looks to steer the Three Lions to cup success as their wait for major tournament silverware continues.

Gareth Southgate resigned in light of their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain as the 2-1 England to a second successive European Championships disappointment.

It comes after Tuchel was under serious consideration from United to replace the underfire Erik ten Hag. Ahead of the October international break, there was uncertainty surrounding the Dutchman's position at Old Trafford with the well-publicised meeting between senior figures. READ MORE: What Thomas Tuchel did on day of Manchester United meeting might reveal Erik ten Hag truth READ MORE: There is one outstanding candidate remaining to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United "Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England manager happened really quickly, and this is only a guess, but maybe the FA had to move quickly in fear of losing what they thought was the outstanding candidate available," Shearer said, speaking to Betfair, after the former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss emerged as a frontrunner. "A club that isn’t doing well might have come in and got him, like Man United, who are really struggling, and their manager is under pressure. "If the FA have exhausted their best options available, such as Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp or Eddie Howe then I have no problem with getting him in. "I’m reliably told they didn’t even sound Eddie Howe out, which I find really surprising, young English coaches that are up and