is preparing for next two matches, a qualifier with Andorra and a friendly against Senegal, having already banked a huge amount of money throughout a career that has taken unusual twists and turns. The Three Lions have won their opening two qualifiers and are hoping to take a step further to reaching next year's tournament with a statement victory over European minnows Andorra.

The German boss is widely regarded as one of the top coaches in world football and a major coup for the FA, who were given the difficult task of replacing . Tuchel has arrived with a wealth of experience behind him after spells at , and in the past.

Tuchel when he agreed to take over as England manager, beginning his role on January 1. He emerged as the FA's top target ahead of the likes of and and put pen to paper on a deal that saw him double Southgate's previous wages with the national team.

That income will likely see his already high net worth soar during his time with England. According to , Tuchel has an estimated net worth of a mammoth £36m.

Those eye-watering finances may have surprised Tuchel, who retired from football at the age of 25 and was ready to pursue a career away from it.

He spent three years with German third division side SSV Ulm until a serious knee injury curtailed his career in 1998.

His boss at Ulm was , who went on to coach and before the Austrian national team. Rangnick was impressed with Tuchel in the lower leagues and went on to offer him a position at Stuttgart's academy.

"He was always interested in why we were doing certain things," said Rangnick. "After a couple of weeks, you can tell what player could become a coach - he was always asking questions."

In 2000, Rangnick was shocked that Tuchel had given up on football and was pulling pints as a barman.

"When I became head coach of Stuttgart, I found out he was working in a bar to earn a living, I could hardly believe it," added Rangnick.

"I called him and said, 'Why don't you come to us and work as a youth team coach?' That's how his coaching career started. It was clear he shouldn't be working in a bar and would much rather be on a pitch with a team."

Tuchel eventually left Stuttgart for a role with Augsburg, working his way up before eventually managing their second team, then Mainz and before roles with PSG, Chelsea and Bayern.