England is now in need of a new manager as Gareth Southgate has stepped down after leading the team for 102 matches over eight years. He leaves behind an impressive record, including reaching the Euro 2024 final, the Euro 2020 final, a World Cup semi-final, and a World Cup quarter-final. The big question now is, who will take over the reins?
Several names have been thrown into the ring as potential candidates to replace Southgate. Lee Carsley, the England Under-21 manager, is a possibility as an interim manager until a bigger name becomes available. Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City boss, has also been mentioned as a future international manager, with England being a possible destination.
Eddie Howe, the Newcastle boss, is another English manager who has garnered attention for his success with Bournemouth and Newcastle. Jurgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, is currently out of work and could be a contender if the FA is willing to wait. Mauricio Pochettino, the former Tottenham and PSG manager, is keen on returning to work in England and has expressed interest in the England job.
Graham Potter, the former Brighton manager, is one of the favorites among bookmakers, despite his short stint at Chelsea. Thomas Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, is also looking for work and is open to talks with the FA about potentially taking over from Southgate.
Other names being considered include Kieran McKenna, the Ipswich manager, Frank Lampard, Michael Carrick, Brendan Rodgers, and Jose Mourinho. It remains to be seen who will ultimately be chosen to lead the Three Lions into the future. The decision will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the team’s performance and success in upcoming tournaments.