October 14th 2024.
Gary Lineker recently discussed the ongoing search for a new permanent manager for the England national football team. As an ex-England player himself, Lineker has been privy to some behind-the-scenes rumors and gossip about potential candidates for the role.
Currently, Lee Carsley has been serving as the interim manager, but he has not applied for the full-time position and has hinted at returning to his previous role as manager of the U21 team. This leaves the Football Association (FA) with the task of finding a new manager, and many see Manchester City's Pep Guardiola as the ideal candidate.
According to a report from The Times, Guardiola has been approached about taking on the role once his contract with Manchester City ends this season. Amidst all the speculation, Lineker shed some light on the situation, sharing what he has heard through the grapevine.
As someone who has been capped 80 times for England, Lineker has some inside knowledge and suggested that Carsley may have an idea of what the FA's plans are, but is unable to make it public. "I wonder if he knows something about what's happening in terms of them looking for a new manager," Lineker said on The Rest Is Football Podcast.
He also mentioned that there have been rumors of the FA "sounding out" potential coaches for the role. Lineker believes that Carsley may feel like he is not in contention for the job and is therefore protecting himself by planning to return to his previous role. Lineker acknowledged that this may seem like a defeatist attitude, but ultimately, the FA will want a winning coach, as demonstrated by recent international tournament winners.
Lineker also brought up other names that have been linked to the England manager position, such as Newcastle United's Eddie Howe and former Chelsea coaches Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter. He noted that while Carsley has won the European Championship with England's U21 team, the FA may be looking for someone with more experience at the club level.
In conclusion, Lineker provided some insight into the ongoing search for England's new manager, revealing that there have been talks with various coaches and hinting that Carsley may not be in the running for the job. Only time will tell who will ultimately take on the role and lead the Three Lions to future success.
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