July 7th 2024.
Gary Lineker, a former England football player, has shared his belief that Frank Lampard would be a great choice to lead the national team after Gareth Southgate's tenure ends following Euro 2024. England recently beat Switzerland on penalties and will now face the Netherlands in the semi-final match on Wednesday. Southgate has already stated that he will most likely step down as manager after Euro 2024, regardless of the outcome of the tournament. Many have speculated that Graham Potter, who was fired from Chelsea in 2023, is the favorite to take over from Southgate. However, Lineker argues that Lampard would have an immediate impact on the players and is highly tactically astute.
During an episode of The Rest Is Football Podcast, Lineker expressed his belief that Lampard would be a strong candidate for the England manager position. He stated, "I wouldn't rule out Frank Lampard. He understands the game tactically and I think the players would respect him right away. But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. If we're looking for an English manager, who else is there? Eddie Howe, perhaps?"
Lineker also praised Lampard's previous managerial experience, including his time at Derby, Chelsea, and Everton. He noted that Lampard has been somewhat unlucky in his career, but he has a strong understanding of the game and has successfully utilized his players' strengths. Micah Richards, another former England player, also spoke highly of Lampard's managerial abilities and highlighted his impressive analysis during the BBC's coverage of England's win against Switzerland.
In regards to his analysis, Richards said, "Frank's analysis was about three minutes long. Usually, if someone goes that in-depth, you lose interest after two minutes. But I was hooked for all three minutes. You can tell he has a manager's mind. He's articulate and explains his points well. I've enjoyed working with him, and I've worked with a lot of great analysts like Thierry Henry, Roberto Martinez, and Alan Shearer."
Lineker, too, was impressed by Lampard's analysis, stating, "That three-minute analysis by Frank was fantastic." It is clear that both Lineker and Richards have a high regard for Lampard's understanding of the game and believe he would make a great manager for England.
As for Southgate's future, Lineker believes that regardless of the outcome of Euro 2024, he will step down as manager. The current odds for the next England manager include Graham Potter as the favorite, followed by Mauricio Pochettino and Eddie Howe. Lampard is currently listed at 33/1, but with Lineker's endorsement, that could change. Only time will tell who will lead England after Southgate, but it is clear that Lampard has strong support from his fellow footballers.
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