At his first news conference as England’s newly appointed head coach, Thomas Tuchel – a German – was asked on Wednesday what message he had for fans who would have preferred an Englishman in charge of their beloved national team.

German Thomas Tuchel was named head coach of the England national team on Wednesday, the third non-Englishman to hold one of the most prestigious and demanding roles in soccer. The Football Association confirmed that the 51-year-old former Chelsea manager would take charge from January alongside his English assistant Anthony Barry.

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England's top-order crumbled against spin-heavy Pakistan on a reused pitch after Ben Duckett hit a robust century in the second test.

MULTAN, Pakistan (Reuters) -Opener Ben Duckett smashed a rapid unbeaten fifty to lead England's robust reply to Pakistan's first-innings 366 on day two of the second test in Multan on Wednesday. The touring side were 88 for one at tea with Duckett unbeaten on 53 and Ollie Pope on five.

Pakistan’s long batting tail hung in against England's pace and spin to reach 358-8 at lunch on Day 2 of the second cricket test on Wednesday. The tailenders batted around all-rounder Aamer Jamal’s unbeaten 37 to frustrate England on a reused dry wicket where Pakistan lost the first test by an innings and 47 runs.