October 13th 2024.
As the end of the season approaches, there is much speculation surrounding Pep Guardiola's contract with Manchester City. Roy Keane, a former professional footballer, has expressed his opinion that the Football Association (FA) should consider Guardiola as the next permanent manager for the England national team.
Despite this recommendation, the FA has yet to make a decision on who will succeed Gareth Southgate as the permanent manager. In the meantime, Lee Carsley has been appointed as the interim manager for England's upcoming six Nations League matches. Carsley, who led the England Under-21 team to victory at the European Championship last year, has not shown a strong desire to take on the role permanently. Other potential candidates such as Thomas Tuchel, Eddie Howe, and Graham Potter have also been linked to the position.
Keane firmly believes that Guardiola, who has won six Premier League titles with Manchester City, is England's top choice. In an interview with ITV, Keane stated, "Pep...go after Pep. Go for the best. Pep's contract is up in the summer." He also stressed the importance of the FA selecting the best person for the job, regardless of finances.
On the other hand, Carsley remains uncertain about his desire to take on the England job permanently. After England's recent 3-1 win over Finland, he addressed the ongoing speculation by saying, "I think people are always going to try to put their chips on one side. I'm totally in the middle." He also acknowledged that the position deserves a top coach with a strong track record of winning trophies.
Despite the uncertainty, Carsley maintains that he is not ruling himself out of the running for the job. He believes that the England job is not "too soon" for him and that he is on the path to becoming a world-class coach. However, he also acknowledges that the position deserves someone with more experience and success.
As the FA continues to consider their options for the next permanent manager, the football world eagerly awaits their decision. Whoever is chosen will have big shoes to fill, as the England team has a talented group of players and a real chance of winning. Only time will tell who will be selected for this prestigious role.
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