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Gareth Southgate has been in the headlines this week with strong rumours that the England Boss will step down after Euro 2024.
The news came as England prepare for their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Ukraine on Saturday evening. A game in which they’re strong favourites to pick up another three points.
Southgate’s side are currently sitting top of Group C having won all for of their qualifying matches, scoring 15 goals in the process and conceding just one. Having reached the final of the most recent European Championships, there’s high hopes for England in 2024 and with this most likely being Southgate’s final tournament as manager, he’d like nothing more than to go out on a high.
Fans have had mixed opinions on Southgate during his time as England boss with many expressing their frustration of a lack of squad rotation and a somewhat defensive approach to games and tournaments. However, there’s no getting away from the fact that Southgate has lead England to a European Championships final followed by reaching the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when other England managers, who perhaps had a better choice of players on paper, failed to achieve the same.
So, should Gareth Southgate step down after Euro 2024, who is in line to be the next England manager?
| Next England Manager Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Graham Potter | 8/1 |  |
| Lee Carsley | 8/1 |  |
| Pep Guardiola | 8/1 |  |
| Eddie Howe | 9/1 | |
| Sarina Wiegman | 10/1 | |
| Steven Gerrard | 12/1 | |
| Mauricio Pochettino | 12/1 | |
| Thomas Tuchel | 14/1 | |
| Steve Cooper | 14/1 | |
Graham Potter & Lee Carsley are Favourites
Graham Potter has emerged as one of the frontrunners to be the next England football manager. Potter’s rise from lower-league football to managing in the Premier League has earned him a positive reputation as a coach. His time at Brighton & Hove Albion has showcased his ability to get the most out of a team whilst playing attractive football but there may be some concerns about his ability to handle big players which is exactly what he’d get with the England job, albeit without as much drama. His time at Chelsea was a period to forget and some may prefer others. He could potentially bring a fresh perspective to the national team, and is currently priced at 8/1 with bookmaker Coral to take over from Southgate.
Alongside Potter in the bookies odds table is Lee Carsley. The former midfielder has steadily climbed the coaching ranks, earning respect for his work with the England U21s. He was appointed manager of the U21s back in July 2021 and went on to win the European Under-21 Championship two years later, beating Spain 1–0 in the final. He is also a candidate for the next Ireland manager but with Southgate landing the senior role after working with the U21s, Carsley should not be overlooked.
Pep Guardiola
Per Guardiola is reportedly the FA’s first choice to take over from Gareth Southgate. However, would the Manchester City manager want the job?
On one hand, he’s already won the treble with City and so could be tempted to move onto a new challenge. However, he’s impressed at club level and with his current contract not expiring until 2025, it’s likely that he’ll either remain at City or move onto another major European club.
Eddie Howe
Newcastle United have been transformed under Eddie Howe. Yes, the club has seen considerable investment since their PIF takeover, but ultimately it has been Howe who has gotten the most out of his players and lead them to a place in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years.
This season will be a big one for both Newcastle and Eddie Howe and the outcome of it could determine whether or not the ex-Bournemouth manager is in the running for the England job next summer.
How is currently odds of 9/1 with William Hill bookmakers to be the next permanent England manager.
Sarina Wiegman
Odds on Sarina Wiegman are as low as 8/1 with BetVictor to become the next manager of the England Men’s team after Southgate, with odds shortening following her success with the Women’s team.
Wiegman won the European Women’s Championship with England in 2022 and reached the final of the 2023 World Cup, only to lose by a single goal to Spain. She’s proven herself on the big stage and has lost just 2 of her 39 games in charge of the Lionesses.
If she succeeds Southgate, she’ll become the first women to manage the men’s team. Many will believe that she should gain more experience managing men’s football before being offered the England job, but she’s definitely a candidate that will be considered.
Steven Gerrard, Mauricio Pochettino & Others
Several other high-profile managers are in contention for the England job and a lot can happen before anyone is appointed.
Should England go one further than they did at Euro 2020, there’s a chance that Southgate could be offered an extension to his current contract which he may consider with the 2026 World Cup following two years after which he’s like another crack at.
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