Reporter: The FA should sack Tuchel to persuade Guardiola to coach.

The British tabloid The Sun is urging the Football Association to fire Tuchel if Guardiola is interested in taking over as England manager, otherwise it would be the biggest regret in history if Guardiola goes to Italy.

It would be easy for the FA to remain inactive, but if they stand idly by and watch Paolo Maldini make a move to invite Guardiola to Italy, they will regret it for the rest of their lives.

The FA must confirm whether Pep Guardiola is interested in taking over the England national team. Italy is trying to persuade the former Manchester City manager to return to the bench.

Continuing to trust Tuchel also has its logic. After all, third place in the World Cup is England's best result since 1966, and also their best overseas performance. The England team played with smiles on their faces for most of the game, ultimately ending their match in Miami with the brightest smiles.

Tuchel himself became sharp after the criticism he received during the semi-final against Argentina, but he seemed to regain his form under the Florida sun, and the players praised the team atmosphere he created.

But if Wembley's management truly possesses the courage they claim—with the goal of winning the European Championship and the World Cup—then they shouldn't be content with second-best options.

Guardiola – the world’s best coach, the man who redefined football and fell in love with England – is now available. This is a call the brave FA should have made today. Forget about the cost of sacking Tuchel on his new two-year contract. The FA just received £31 million from the FIFA prize pool; they're not short of money.

Of course, if Guardiola is unwilling to take over—despite opposing views—then keeping Tuchel is fine. But if he is interested, changes must be made. Betting on Guardiola is like getting the 4 of Diamonds to make 21. England can offer far more player resources and financial resources than the struggling Italian Football Federation.

Tuchel is not a bad coach; he is a good coach, that's clear. But when you can get the best coaches and tacticians of your generation, "good" isn't enough.

Frankly, even with Guardiola in Atalanta, England could still lose to Argentina, but never like this – giving up the initiative, surrendering the field, discarding everything that brought them closer to glory, and waiting for the inevitable goal to be conceded.

Although Guardiola appeared exhausted and needed a long break at the end of last season, that state is unlikely to last long. One can imagine him observing all the signings made by Premier League teams so far, considering how they will impact Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, and his former club Manchester City, and how he should respond.

Even during his 12-month "vacation" in New York after leaving Barcelona, he was still strategizing. His fingers were itching, and his mind was highly active, which explains his willingness to meet with Italy.

If Guardiola takes over England, he will have a better pool of players available. Tuchel signed a new two-year contract before the World Cup.

Perhaps Guardiola wants a longer rest period. If he wants to take over from next March, that's fine too. We know Lee Carsley is competent enough as an interim manager. But England doesn't have any truly important matches until June 2028. Nobody really cares about the Nations League, even if they completely botch the qualifiers—which is unlikely—they can still qualify through the back door UEFA has reserved for the hosts.

In fact, even without contacting Guardiola and keeping Tuchel in charge, the situation could change by Christmas. Atalanta's defeat negatively altered the relationship between the German and English fans; the good feeling is gone. This means that poor performances against Spain and the Czech Republic at Wembley in the autumn will bring not just paper airplanes flying under the arch, but also a barrage of hostility and resentment.

This pressure might be enough for Tuchel to consider whether he's willing to endure another 18 months—especially if a significant club job opportunity arises. For example, if Michael Carrick's tenure at Old Trafford goes poorly.

Loyalty is commendable in football, and hasty decisions should be avoided. But Guardiola has always been the FA's top target; he's the man they want. Chief Executive Mark Bringham needs to pick up the phone and act quickly.

Because if he wears the Italian blue jersey instead of the England white jersey in the coming months, it will be the biggest regret in history.

The lingering effects of Atalanta's defeat were certainly evident to Tuchel's predecessor, Gareth Southgate, and his assistant, Steve Holland. Southgate's impressive record of leading the team to two finals, one semi-final, and one quarter-final was forgotten as the FA eagerly sought to highlight the German as a missing piece. As a result, Tuchel deliberately amplified and repeated all the mistakes his predecessor was criticized for. Doesn't that make the reality clear?