Enzo Maresca and Chelsea have been informed of Henrique Hilario’s desire to quit the club to join Thomas Tuchel’s England set-up.Former Chelsea boss Tuchel was appointed England manager in October, succeeding Gareth Southgate in charge of the Three Lions.

Thomas Tuchel has been given a boost before officially starting as England manager after Henrique Hilario handed in his resignation at Chelsea to become his goalkeeping coach.

Thomas Tuchel has decided to poach a member of Chelsea's backroom staff as he prepares to take over as the new England manager in 2025

Chelsea have lost one of their longest-serving staff members after being poached new England head coach Thomas Tuchel.

Incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel has all the tools he needs to win the 2026 World Cup but finding the right balance for the team will be key, interim coach Lee Carsley said.

Stamford Bridge sources have confirmed that the 49-year-old former shot-stopper has decided to leave. Tuchel is due to officially take over as Three Lions boss as of January 1, 2025.

Thomas Tuchel appears to have already irked England fans before even starting his role as national team manager. With the German boss waiting in the wings, Lee Carsley signed off from his interim role on Sunday with a 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland, which secured the Three Lions promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League.