Thomas Tuchel has spoken of his pride in taking the England job as Gareth Southgate’s permanent replacement. The German has signed an 18-month contract with England, taking him to the end of the 2026 World Cup. But he won’t officially start until the New Year with Lee Carsley remaining in charge for the final two Nations League group games next month. Tuchel will be reunited with Anthony Barry at England as assistant manager, who will leave his current role with Portugal. He said: “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team. “I have long felt a personal connectio…