They were being asked before the tournament as well as during the tournament , therefore the immediate inquest into England’s shortcomings has hardly come as a surprise. Southgate’s fans would argue he has reconnected the English people with their national team following years of distancing. They would point to England’s record in major tournaments before his arrival and herald him as the best man for the job.
Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. His critics would suggest the current crop of players should have an international trophy on their CV. They would suggest his brand of football is uninspiring and his decision-making leaves a lot to be desired.
However, whether you are pro-Southgate or keen to see him move on , it is difficult to argue his position as England manager appears stable. If he does move on, the question on everybody’s lips will be the same. Who next? The Yorkshire Post has assessed some of the potential candidates for the Three Lions gig.
Graham Potter Potter’s rapid upward trajectory was slowed when he was axed by Chelsea last year. However, many would argue he is the perfect fit for the England job. A progressive coach renowned for his tactical flexibility, the prospect of him managing England’s gifted talent pool is a rather exciting one.
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