For the third time - after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello - the Football Association (FA) has turned to a foreign coach. They have just appointed Thomas Tuchel as the national team's head coach.
That's not as big of an issue in England now, since Eriksson was trusted in 2000. However, it's still a big enough issue for other big teams around the world.
Brazil, Argentina, Germany, France and Italy have never appointed a foreign coach in their history. On the other hand, their national championships are not as diverse and global as England's. So it makes sense.
They also don't face the same shortage of homegrown managerial talent as England, with Newcastle's Eddie Howe being the only highly-rated English manager at the moment.
But above all, the choice of Tuchel (like Capello and Eriksson) comes from the "Three Lions'" desire to win and win immediately. The German strategist is considered a "shortcut" to success - someone who prefers instant results instead of long-term construction.
It's not that England are getting old, it's that they've had a string of disappointing defeats over the years. They've reached two finals, one semi-final and one quarter-final of major tournaments but have yet to win a trophy.
The fact that Tuchel was given an 18-month contract, rather than a permanent one, is further evidence of the FA’s intentions. It all fits with how Tuchel is now perceived – a manager who can solve problems immediately and deliver results.
The former Bayern Munich boss has agreed to take over the England hot seat after swift talks with the FA. The 51-year-old will be officially announced as the Three Lions' manager this week.
Tuchel is likely to earn a similar salary to Gareth Southgate, with British media reporting that Tuchel will pocket £5m a year as England manager.
"I am excited that my contract is for 18 months. That is quite an ideal time, because I always have to think that I cannot lose focus. I came to the England team with the goal of helping the team achieve the best possible results at the World Cup" - Tuchel shared.
