Gareth Southgate Resigns: Who Will Lead England Next?

Gareth Southgate stepped down as England’s manager after eight years and 102 matches following the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. Southgate’s tenure included reaching the Euro 2020 final, a World Cup semi-final and a World Cup quarter-final.

Several contenders are in the frame to succeed Gareth Southgate:

1. Lee Carsley: Currently the England Under-21 manager, Carsley commands respect within the FA and recently won the European Under-21 Championship. He could serve as an interim manager until a bigger name becomes available.

2. Pep Guardiola: The Manchester City boss boasts an impressive resume with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Although under contract until 2025, he could emerge as a strong candidate if available, despite potentially high wage demands.

3. Eddie Howe: The Newcastle manager has garnered attention for his success at Bournemouth and Newcastle. Although he has a contract until 2027, the allure of managing England might prove irresistible.

4. Jurgen Klopp: The former Liverpool manager stands as a prominent name but currently takes a break from football. The FA might need to wait if they want to consider him.

5. Mauricio Pochettino: The ex-Tottenham, PSG, and Chelsea manager remains keen to return to English football and stands as a serious contender for the England job.

6. Graham Potter: Known for his success with Brighton, Potter’s reputation took a hit after a brief stint at Chelsea. However, he remains a respected coach and could show interest in the England role.

7. Thomas Tuchel: After leaving Bayern Munich, Tuchel remains open to returning to English football and could enter the mix for the England job.

Other names include Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna, former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, Middlesbrough coach Michael Carrick, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers and ex-Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.