Thomas Tuchel has insisted he has no intention of walking away from England and remains open to continuing in the role through to the next FIFA World Cup.
Tuchel disclosed that his contract does not contain a break clause, unlike Mauricio Pochettino, who will be able to exit his position with the United States to take charge at Manchester United.
The England manager, whose current deal worth £5m-a-year ($6.6 million) runs until 2028, acknowledged he would like to return to club management at some point in the future, but maintains that no opportunity could persuade him to abandon England.
Asked whether there was absolutely no chance he would walk away even if a major club came calling, Tuchel told The Mirror: "I would say so. There's no release clause. And there's no intention. I signed the contract. I want to stay until the Euros. I want to do the Euros. We have unfinished business."
It is understood that Tuchel's current deal, signed ahead of the World Cup, contained an exit provision for the Football Association allowing them to part ways should England have been eliminated early. However, that clause was removed once England progressed to the latter stages, with Tuchel revealing that FA chief executive Mark Bullingham and chief football officer Dan Ashworth made it clear they wanted him to remain even if they had fallen short in Mexico.
Asked whether 2028 and the home Euros would mark the conclusion of his tenure as England manager, Tuchel said: "That's the end of my contract." When asked if he would be open to staying on beyond the next Euros, he added: "I'm open for everything. They made a commitment very early. They made it very early in person with Dan (Ashworth) and Mark Bullingham. They made it very early in the World Cup. Even before the clause was activated."
Asked whether he misses club management and may return one day, Tuchel replied: "Yes. Definitely. I miss the 50 matches. I miss these two minutes when everything is done. You go out two minutes before the whistle goes. It's like the best two minutes. Everything is done. You're in a full stadium. Lights are on and you're just so excited and you're part of it. That's actually the two minutes where I realize how lucky and how grateful I am. Then the whistle goes, and then you're just in the tunnel again, trying to win the game for your team. I know also the downside of every four days. Sometimes these two minutes don't feel so good if you're in a bad place with your club team. I'm in a good place and competitive at the same time."
Eyes on hosting the Nations League finals
Tuchel has also revealed his desire for England to stage next year's UEFA Nations League finals as a warm-up for Euro 2028. The Football Association have expressed a willingness to host the tournament, though the hosts must be among the four finalists, meaning England would need to advance through the semi-finals in March.
FA officials view the opportunity as a rehearsal for the home Euros, with Everton and Manchester City's stadiums mentioned as potential venues to stage the Nations League.
Tuchel said: "Nations League helps in general for us I think to have it here could be...I think it would be exciting. It would be nice to have it here. So first of all, we need to reach the final before we play. It is a challenge. It should be a home advantage when we go to the Euros, and it should not become a home disadvantage that we feel in our brain. It should be exciting, and that's why it's also important what we are building at the moment, how the team plays at the moment. That it grows a natural excitement, and that this is the way forward, and this is the way we want to play. That everyone knows, ok this is going to happen and let's push this team and make it clear to everyone that we need this positive attitude to push us over the line."
UEFA regulations stipulate that host venues must be in close proximity, and it is understood the Etihad and Hill Dickinson Stadium would meet the requirements if England do successfully host the tournament.
