Thomas Tuchel has been the coach grabbing the headlines on a seismic week of football news and discussion.

The German’s appointment as Gareth Southgate’s England successor has divided opinion across the nation as many fans, some with perhaps more rational reasons than others, appear outraged at the prospect of a foreign Three Lions manager.

Wherever you stand on that debate – while having a homegrown manager may arguably be more desirable, I personally couldn’t care less if it’s a bloke born elsewhere – it’s been a week of major developments as Tuchel, an impressive, intelligent operator who clearly loves this country, embarks on his England journey.

But while Tuchel has been the name on all football fans’ minds, there’s a significantly lower-profile other one that has captured my attention over the course of the international break.

Step forward Glen Riddersholm, the star of Norwich City’s brilliant latest ‘On The Ball’ episode and a character rapidly emerging as one of Carrow Road’s favourite figures.

Of course, Johannes Hoff Thorup and the remarkable early impact he has had is what’s been grabbing the headlines.

And rightly, thousands of words have been quilled – myself included – on the young Dane’s demeanour when it comes to what’s happening both on and off the pitch.

But look a bit deeper, and there’s a loveable, softly-spoken and hugely experienced 52-year-old sitting at the heart of Thorup’s yellow and green setup.

Riddersholm first caught my eye with his visible presence on social media, in possession of X, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts where he now regularly recounts his early East Anglian exploits.

Punting in Cambridge, watching football at Eaton Park and presenting the trophy at the club’s Under-12 Mina Cup UK tournament have been just three of the activities Riddersholm has indulged throughout his short spell in the country.

These may seem like small things – but this is clearly a man immersing himself in the local community and looking to maximise every second of life in a new nation.

Watching the aptly-titled ‘Settling In’ episode on the club’s YouTube channel only furthered these thoughts.

A fantastic production and insight throughout – if you haven’t seen it, do give it a watch – Riddersholm comes across fabulously and looks to be firmly buying into every aspect of life at the club, in the city and beyond.

Early morning runs, surprise visits to local coffee shops and even an unexpected love of Thorns – I’ve not been in there for years but may now have to take a nostalgic trip next time I’m in Norwich – Riddersholm just seems like such a likeable character and could not be more enthusiastic about enjoying life in his new surroundings.

Of course, none of this really matters compared to what happens on the pitch – but I wouldn’t be writing this column if the early signs weren’t positive.

Riddersholm clearly marries that bubbly, easy-going and fun-loving nature with a steely side on the training ground, a coach with three decades of experience both as an assistant and the main man.

He steered FC Midtjylland to their first ever Danish Superliga title in 2015 and having also worked in Belgium and Sweden, in addition to managing Denmark’s Under-17s for two years, was entrusted by Thorup to help him fulfil his bold Norwich City mission.

The start of that journey has been thrilling and we have obviously all loved watching this young, hungry and fearless group of players rack up the Saturday lunchtime goals over the past few weeks.

But look more broadly, and it’s a genuine joy to know that the people at the heart of this footballing operation are such likeable, humble and down-to-earth characters who arrived with no egos whatsoever and are doing everything they can to settle naturally into life in their new area.

I will continue to follow Riddersholm’s exploits on social media and one day, would be delighted to bump into him as he marauds the city’s cobbled streets.

But for the time being, and when it comes to life both on and off the pitch, keep doing what you’re doing, Glen – we’re loving the journey and the city are all behind you.