July 14th 2024.
The Euro 2024 final in Berlin was a tough defeat for England and their manager, Gareth Southgate. After the game, Southgate's future as the national team's coach was uncertain. However, he chose not to comment on it, stating that this was not the right time to discuss his plans.
Southgate's contract with the FA is set to end at the end of the year, and there were reports before the final that the association was eager to keep him regardless of the outcome against Spain. But this crushing disappointment may lead Southgate to step down and take matters into his own hands.
It's not expected that a decision will be made immediately, as Southgate will take some time to think things through before sitting down with the FA to discuss the next steps for both parties. The defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final was devastating for England, and it was a tough moment for Southgate to handle.
In an interview after the game, Southgate spoke about his future, saying, "I don't think now is the right time to make a decision like that. I need to talk to the right people and take some time to think about it." The England manager also expressed his belief in the team's potential, mentioning their young age and the experiences they gained during the Euro 2024 tournament.
This was not the first time Southgate's future was in question. Earlier this year, he gave an interview to a German publication, where he hinted at leaving if England didn't win the Euros. This caught the attention of the FA, especially since Southgate was also linked with the manager's job at Manchester United.
At the time, the FA's CEO, Bullingham, was hesitant to set targets for the team, saying that the focus should be on the team's performance and not just the results. He also mentioned that a decision on Southgate's future will be made after the tournament.
With Southgate's future uncertain, the bookies have already started taking bets on who will take over as the next England manager. Graham Potter, who has been out of work since his sacking by Chelsea, is currently the favorite. The 49-year-old was close to taking over at Ajax and was also considered by Leicester City.
However, a foreign appointment cannot be ruled out, with names like Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, and Jurgen Klopp being mentioned as potential candidates. It would be a dream come true for the FA to bring in someone like Klopp, who has had success in England in his previous roles. The odds for the next England manager, according to SkyBet, are as follows:
Graham Potter - Evens
Eddie Howe - 5/2
Mauricio Pochettino - 4/1
Jurgen Klopp - 10/1
Lee Carsley - 12/1
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