July 16th 2024.
There has been a lot of chatter about Thomas Tuchel potentially taking over as the head coach for the England national football team. It seems that Tuchel himself is quite interested in the job, and may take it if current coach Gareth Southgate decides to step down after another heart-wrenching loss for the Three Lions at the Euro 2024 tournament.
Southgate has a lot to consider before making a decision. He plans to speak with the Football Association, his loved ones, and his friends this week to weigh his options. His contract is set to expire in December, but the FA is eager for him to renew and lead the team to the 2026 World Cup. Southgate has had a successful tenure with England, leading them to back-to-back European Championship finals and making deep runs in the World Cup. However, the idea of spending another decade in the job may be too daunting for him.
After the painful defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024, Southgate was not ready to discuss his future. He stated that it was not the appropriate time to make any decisions. While England did make it to the final, their performance was lackluster, with only one win in the group stage and close calls against Slovakia and Switzerland. Despite this, the FA is hopeful that Southgate will continue as coach, but they are already considering other potential replacements.
Among the names being mentioned as Southgate's possible successor are Eddie Howe and Graham Potter, both of whom have caught the attention of the FA. Tuchel has also been tentatively linked to the job. The German manager, who recently left Bayern Munich, has expressed his interest in speaking with the FA. He has had success in England, France, and Germany, most notably winning the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021. Manchester United had also considered hiring him before ultimately deciding to stick with Erik ten Hag.
Another former Manchester United target, Mauricio Pochettino, is also in the running for the England job, along with former England U21 coach Lee Carsley. Other high-profile names such as Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, and Frank Lampard have also been mentioned as potential candidates if Southgate decides to step down.
When asked about his future after the defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, Southgate stated that it was not the right time to make a decision and that he needed to speak with the right people. Ex-England striker Alan Shearer also weighed in on the situation, stating that he believes this will be Southgate's last game as coach. Shearer acknowledged the disappointment of not winning the final, but also recognized the progress that Southgate has made with the team in the past few years. However, he believes that Southgate may feel it is time for someone else to take over.
It remains to be seen what Southgate will ultimately decide, but one thing is for sure: the FA is keeping a close eye on potential replacements, including Tuchel. Fans can expect to see some changes in the near future for the England national team. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this developing story.
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