Top candidate to replace Gareth Southgate as England coach revealed

Reports have confirmed that there are candidates lined up to replace Gareth Southgate if he decides to step down from his position as coach of England.

Following the defeat of England in the Euro 2024 final fixture against Spain, questions about the future of Gareth Southgate as head coach have begun to surface on social media.

If Gareth Southgate opts to step down after England's second consecutive European Championship final defeat, there will be no shortage of potential successors eager to take charge of the Three Lions as reports now confirm that top candidates such as Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino and others would be open to taking the role.

While the Football Association hopes Southgate will extend his tenure beyond his current contract expiring in December, the decision ultimately rests with him. Southgate, visibly devastated by the recent final loss to Spain, is taking time to weigh his future.

Should he depart, FA executives Mark Bullingham and John McDermott would oversee the process of appointing a replacement. This could open the door for serious consideration of managers like Pochettino and Tuchel, who have strong ties to the squad and expressed interest in the position.

Additionally, Carsley is praised within the FA for guiding the Under-21s to European Championship victory, and figures like Lampard and Gerrard, respected for their England playing careers and coaching experience, may also be part of the conversation.

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