England boss Gareth Southgate is considering his future in the role in the wake of the Three Lions’ agonising exit from the 2022 World Cup. England’s hopes of ending nearly 60 years of drought were dashed when they lost 2-1 to France in the quarter-final and will have to endure a few more years of hurt. Thomas Tuchel, Gareth Southgate, France, Sean Dyche, Burnley, 2022 World Cup, Harry Kane, England Tuchel and Dyche are unemployed....CONTINUE READING
After falling short in the 2018 World Cup, the Euro 2020 and in Qatar, the 52-year-old is considering his future and it remains to be seen if he’ll lead the team to Euro 2024 in Germany. His contract ends in 2024 and with the team not meeting until March fans are waiting to see if the FA will consider making some changes.
England have one of the most talented squads in the world and any top-tier manager would take them to the next level.
Here are the top 5 managers who could replace Southgate
1. Thomas Tuchel
The former Chelsea, PSG and Borussia Dortmund manager is still jobless after he left Chelsea in September. He has proven that he can be pragmatic which could be useful in international management. He is also a tactical manager who can elevate the England squad against top sides, Talksport reports.
2. Mauricio Pochettino
Like Tuchel, Pochettino is still jobless after he was sacked as PSG manager a few months ago. His work at Tottenham Hotspur is enough evidence that he is an elite manager. Mauricio Pochettino, England, PSG, Tottenham Hotspur, 2022 World Cup, Gareth Southgate Pochettino was fired by PSG this past summer.
3. Eddie Howe
Alongside Graham Potter, Eddie Howe is considered the brightest English manager at the moment. His work at Newcastle United is evidence that he can manage talented players. He turned them into a top-four team from relegation contenders but he will need some convincing.
4. Steve Cooper Cooper led England Under-17 to World Cup glory in 2017 and would surely jump at the chance to manage the senior side. However, he recently signed a new contract at Nottingham Forest.
5. Frank Lampard
Lampard is the least experienced manager on this list. He is one of England’s greatest-ever players but his experience at Chelsea and Everton makes it unlikely that he will get chosen.
However, he’s likeable and players would love to have someone who has won everything as a player. Frank Lampard, Everton, England, 2022 World Cup, Gareth Southgate Lampard has brief stints at Chelsea and Derby Country. Photo by Michael Steele.
6. Sean Dyche
Dyche had a successful spell as Burnley’s manager ended badly but he helped them play in the Premier League for years. However, his “sufferball” style may put off the FA. “Sufferball emphasises defensive solidity over attacking freedom, the Athletic notes. Ferdinand blames Southgate Sports Brief earlier reported on Rio Ferdinand blaming England’s exit on Southgate. Ferdinand says Southgate failed to make substitutions early enough against France.
He made the first substitution in the 79th minute after France had gone 2-1 up. Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount came on with 11 minutes to go. Apart from Mount’s persistence resulting in a penalty, they had little impact on the game. Rashford came on with five minutes to go but were unable to break the French down.
England boss Gareth Southgate is considering his future in the role in the wake of the Three Lions’ agonising exit from the 2022 World Cup. England’s hopes of ending nearly 60 years of drought were dashed when they lost 2-1 to France in the quarter-final and will have to endure a few more years of hurt. Thomas Tuchel, Gareth Southgate, France, Sean Dyche, Burnley, 2022 World Cup, Harry Kane, England Tuchel and Dyche are unemployed.
After falling short in the 2018 World Cup, the Euro 2020 and in Qatar, the 52-year-old is considering his future and it remains to be seen if he’ll lead the team to Euro 2024 in Germany. His contract ends in 2024 and with the team not meeting until March fans are waiting to see if the FA will consider making some changes.
England have one of the most talented squads in the world and any top-tier manager would take them to the next level. Here are the top 5 managers who could replace Southgate
1. Thomas Tuchel
The former Chelsea, PSG and Borussia Dortmund manager is still jobless after he left Chelsea in September. He has proven that he can be pragmatic which could be useful in international management. He is also a tactical manager who can elevate the England squad against top sides, Talksport reports.
2. Mauricio Pochettino
Like Tuchel, Pochettino is still jobless after he was sacked as PSG manager a few months ago. His work at Tottenham Hotspur is enough evidence that he is an elite manager. Mauricio Pochettino, England, PSG, Tottenham Hotspur, 2022 World Cup, Gareth Southgate Pochettino was fired by PSG this past summer.
3. Eddie Howe
Alongside Graham Potter, Eddie Howe is considered the brightest English manager at the moment. His work at Newcastle United is evidence that he can manage talented players. He turned them into a top-four team from relegation contenders but he will need some convincing.
4. Steve Cooper
Cooper led England Under-17 to World Cup glory in 2017 and would surely jump at the chance to manage the senior side. However, he recently signed a new contract at Nottingham Forest.
5. Frank Lampard
Lampard is the least experienced manager on this list. He is one of England’s greatest-ever players but his experience at Chelsea and Everton makes it unlikely that he will get chosen. However, he’s likeable and players would love to have someone who has won everything as a player. Frank Lampard, Everton, England, 2022 World Cup, Gareth Southgate Lampard has brief stints at Chelsea and Derby Country.
6. Sean Dyche
Dyche had a successful spell as Burnley’s manager ended badly but he helped them play in the Premier League for years. However, his “sufferball” style may put off the FA. “Sufferball emphasises defensive solidity over attacking freedom, the Athletic notes.
Ferdinand blames Southgate
Sports Brief earlier reported on Rio Ferdinand blaming England’s exit on Southgate. Ferdinand says Southgate failed to make substitutions early enough against France.
He made the first substitution in the 79th minute after France had gone 2-1 up. Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount came on with 11 minutes to go. Apart from Mount’s persistence resulting in a penalty, they had little impact on the game. Rashford came on with five minutes to go but were unable to break the French down.
