September 11th 2024.
Frank Lampard made an appearance at Wembley on Tuesday, where he presented Harry Kane with his golden cap. The Football Association has been considering a number of potential candidates to take on the England manager position permanently, and surprisingly, Lampard is one of them. Currently, Lee Carsley is the interim manager for the Three Lions, and he has been doing an impressive job over the past week.
In their recent matches, England secured a 2-0 win against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin, followed by another 2-0 victory against Finland at Wembley on Tuesday night. While these may not have been the most challenging opponents, Carsley's decision to select a young and energetic squad paid off with two comfortable wins. As a result, he is now the front-runner to take on the role full-time. However, no official decision has been made yet, and there are still other candidates being considered.
According to reports from The Telegraph, the FA is also considering Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, Pep Guardiola, and Lampard as potential options. Lampard's name may come as a surprise, given his lackluster career as a club manager and no experience coaching at the international level. On the other hand, Carsley has certainly put himself in a good position for the job.
The 46-year-old made a strong impression at Derby County in the Championship, which led to him being hired by Chelsea in 2019. However, he was let go in 2021. Lampard also had a difficult time at Everton during the 2022-23 season and later had a disastrous stint as the interim manager at Chelsea. While he is undoubtedly a legend in English football and may have a future in high-level coaching, it would be quite a leap for him to take on the Three Lions.
Meanwhile, there have been rumors that Guardiola is the dream choice for the FA. Currently, he is the favorite among bookmakers to get the job, followed by Carsley. Guardiola's contract with Manchester City is set to expire at the end of the season, and there is a possibility that the FA could entice him into the England role after Carsley's interim period. Only time will tell who will ultimately take on the responsibility of leading the Three Lions into the future.
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