Wycombe Wanderers have appointed Tom Hounsell as their permanent manager after impressive interim stint.The 36-year-old was placed in temporary charge of the Chairboys after Michael Duff was sacked in September.Tom Hounsell’s spell as caretaker boss at Burton was his only managerial experience prior to joining WycombeGettyDuff became the first managerial casualty of the season in the Premier League or the EFL in the 2026/27 season.Hounsell has impressed since taking the reins on an initially temporary basis, and is still yet to lose a match.The English coach has won four of his five games in charge, and drawing once – a 2-2 draw with Reading.And his impressive interim stint in the dugout has now been rewarded, with Hounsell being appointed on a permanent basis.Wycombe announce HounsellAnnouncing the news in a statement, Wycombe hailed Hounsell’s positive impact in the month since he first took charge.The press release read: “The club have been delighted with the collective efforts and progress made by Tom, the staff and players over the past month and are excited to take this new direction with Tom leading the team on a full-time basis.“Wanderers have won four and drawn one of their five fixtures since Tom was placed in interim charge in September, enabling the club to climb the league table and progress to the knockout stages of the EFL Trophy.“Everyone at Wycombe welcomes Tom into his new role as we move forward in our pursuit of success on and off the pitch, starting with the game against Luton Town at Adams Park this afternoon.”Hounsell will take charge of his first match as full-time boss this afternoon, when Wycombe host Luton at 3pm at home.The Buckinghamshire outfit sit 12th in the League One table, just a place behind the Hatters on goal difference.Hounsell had a 33.3 per cent win rate during his 12-game stint at BurtonGettyMichael Duff was sacked by Wycombe in early September after a year in the roleGettyHounsell lands first permanent roleHounsell’s permanent appointment sees him land his first permanent managerial role, having only previously been in temporary charge.Prior to his arrival at Wycombe as a first-team coach in February 2025, he had a two-month spell as caretaker boss of Burton.After Mark Robinson was sacked by the Brewers in October 2024, Hounsell took charge of the club for a 12-game spell.Whilst at the wheel, he won four games, drew four and lost five before the appointment of Gary Bowyer spelled the end of his time in the east Midlands.Hounsell then moved to Wycombe in early 2025 as a first-team coach under new boss Mike Dodds, before remaining at the club when his predecessor Duff took charge in September of last year.Having been confirmed as Duff’s permanent successor, Hounsell now takes his place among the youngest managers in the English football pyramid.Wycombe are looking to go one better this term after missing out on promotion via the play-offs last seasonGettyAt 36, he is part of a growing number of full-time bosses in their thirties, headed up by Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler.The 33-year-old is the youngest manager in the EFL, having become the youngest ever full-time boss of a Premier League team when he was appointed by the Seagulls in 2024.Also among the young coaches making a name for themselves in the Football League is Southampton boss Tonda Eckert, with the 33-year-old recently receiving a suspended six-week ban from the FA over his role in last season’s Spygate scandal.Meanwhile 34-year-old former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere is now a direct rival of Hounsell’s as manager of fellow League One side Luton.