July 17th 2024.
Tottenham Hotspur's manager, Ange Postecoglou, has caused quite a stir as he has emerged as a shock contender for the England boss position. The 58-year-old Australian, who took over at Spurs last summer, had a solid first season in the Premier League. Despite starting the campaign strongly, his team eventually finished fifth in the table.
However, Postecoglou's wide-ranging experience has caught the attention of the Football Association (FA). He has previously managed well-known teams such as Celtic, Yokohama F Marinos, and the Australian national team before arriving in north London. According to reports from The Telegraph, the FA has been closely following Postecoglou's career and have been impressed with his achievements so far.
In particular, FA technical director John McDermott is said to be a big fan of the Spurs manager. He has been monitoring Postecoglou since his time as the head coach of the Australian national team, through his stints in Japan and Scotland, and now in the Premier League. The FA is drawn to Postecoglou's man management skills and his aggressive, attacking style of play, which many fans have been wishing for from the England team.
Postecoglou signed a four-year contract with Spurs in 2023 and the club is eager to hold onto him if approached by the FA. However, he is not the only candidate being considered to replace current England boss Gareth Southgate. Other top contenders include Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, England Under-21s boss Lee Carsley, and former Chelsea manager Graham Potter.
There are also some big names being thrown into the mix, such as Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Jurgen Klopp, and Frank Lampard. However, it is unlikely that they will be chosen for the role. Even Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola, who has been touted as a potential option, is not expected to take on the role.
The FA is reportedly open to hiring an interim manager if it means they can eventually appoint their preferred candidate. In the meantime, the Three Lions have their next match against the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League on September 7th. It will be interesting to see who will ultimately be chosen to lead the England team.
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