Thomas Tuchel was non-committal on whether he would sing the English national anthem.

The German was unveiled as the new Three Lions boss, replacing Gareth Southgate.

Tuchel addressed the media on Tuesday afternoonGetty

The former Chelsea, Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich manager becomes the third non-Englishman to hold the post after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.

Some have been left disappointed by the FA opting against an English manager.

It comes after interim boss Lee Carsley sparked controversy by deciding not to sing the national anthem – ‘God Save the King’.

Carsley was born in England, but represented Ireland internationally.

Tuchel was asked about the issue in his very first press conference as England manager on Tuesday.

He said: “Will I sing the English national anthem? I understand from Mark Bullingham (FA CEO) it’s a personal decision… I have not made the decision yet.

“Your anthem is very moving, I experienced it several times at Wembley. It was very touching.

“No matter what decision I take, I will always show respect,”

Tuchel addressed the critics who believe an Englishman should lead the national team and offered words of reassurance.

“I’m sorry, I have a German passport,” he added.

Tuchel takes over as Southgate’s permanent replacementGetty

“All of those supporters maybe felt my passion for the English Premier League and the country and how I love to live and work here.

“Hopefully I can convince them and show them and prove to them I am proud to be an English manager and do everything to show respect to this role and this country and the target for the next 18 months.”

Tuchel moved into coaching after his playing career was cut short by a knee injury, working at Stuttgart, Augsburg and Mainz before succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund in 2015.

He moved on to PSG two years later, winning successive Ligue 1 titles, then joined Chelsea in January 2021, guiding them to the Champions League crown a few months later.

He was dismissed in September 2022 amid claims of a breakdown in relations with the club’s hierarchy and was out of work until joining Bayern Munich in March 2023.

He secured the Bundesliga title that season but last term was something of a disaster, with Bayern failing to win a trophy, and Tuchel’s impending departure was announced in February.

He admits the prospect of moving from club football to the international game is something he is relishing.

Tuchel admits the prospect of moving from club football to the international game is something he is relishing.

“It is very new because I come from club football but the new role is also very exciting,” he said.

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“Once I made a timeframe up in my mind from January to the World Cup I felt already excited and it suited my passion to push this group of players and to be part of this federation with such a strong record in the last tournaments to push it over the line and to try to put a second star on the shirt.”

Tuchel also confirmed that he has signed an 18-month contract with England and will begin work in 2025.

Carsley will remain in charge of the Three Lions for the next international fixtures in November.

talkSPORT understands that Tuchel will be paid around £6million-per-year.