July 14th 2024.
Recently, The Agency had the opportunity to sit down with former England striker Teddy Sheringham to get his insights on the upcoming Euro 2024 final between England and Spain. Being a legend in the football world, with 51 caps for England and playing for top clubs like Tottenham and Manchester United, Sheringham is well-equipped to assess the Three Lions' chances of ending their 58-year-long dry spell and also discuss the future of manager Gareth Southgate.
When asked about the big selection decision of whether to start Harry Kane or Ollie Watkins, Sheringham firmly believes that Kane should lead the team. As England's captain and all-time record goalscorer, Sheringham sees Kane as a leader who sets an example for the rest of the team. Despite not having his best season, Sheringham is confident that if Kane scores a goal in the final, he will win the Golden Boot once again.
While there have been talks of bringing in other players like Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins, Sheringham believes that Southgate will stick with his trusted players who have performed well throughout the tournament. However, he does see Luke Shaw coming in for Kieran Trippier to provide natural width on the left-hand side.
Moving on to the threat of Spain, Sheringham acknowledges that they have been the most impressive team in the tournament. He attributes their success to the presence of Rodri, who makes the team tick just like he does for Manchester City. But Sheringham also believes that Spain is not unbeatable and if England can play with a bit of caution, they have a good chance of winning.
When asked about his prediction for the game, Sheringham initially thought it would be a tight match with England winning by a goal, but now he predicts a 2-1 win for the Three Lions.
As for the future of Southgate, Sheringham believes that if he wins the Euros, he should be given the opportunity to lead the team to the next World Cup. He compares Southgate's approach to that of the Germans, who may struggle in the early stages of a tournament but always find their best form towards the end.
In the event of Southgate stepping down, Sheringham sees Pep Guardiola as the ideal candidate to replace him. He believes that the FA should be willing to break the bank to bring in a manager of Guardiola's caliber, even if it means competing with Spain for his services.
Finally, Sheringham praises breakout star Kobbie Mainoo for his exceptional performances for England at the Euros. He sees Mainoo as a very cultured and smooth player, who plays beyond his years in midfield. Sheringham admires his ability to understand the importance of keeping possession and praises his beautiful execution of it.
Overall, Sheringham is confident in England's chances of winning the Euro 2024 final and believes that Southgate should be given the chance to lead the team to the next World Cup, but also sees Guardiola as a potential replacement in the future.
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