European Football Championship - Five worthless months: Southgate and the potential successors
Regardless of whether as European Football Champion or Final Loser: Gareth Southgate's contract as England's National Team Manager will initially continue from Monday morning. However, the five months he is bound to the Three Lions until the end of the year are more symbolic in nature.
Either Southgate goes after the EM and paves the way for a rebuild. Or the 53-year-old stays and extends his tenure - then until the WM 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The FA's tendency seems clear after the repeated EM final entry. The FA intends to keep Southgate, according to "Telegraph" information, regardless of how the final against Spain on Sunday (9 pm/ARD and MagentaTV) in Berlin ends. FA boss Mark Bullingham is considered a big supporter of Southgate, who had to endure a lot of criticism from some quarters recently.
Will Lampard come?
Possible successor candidates are Eddie Howe from Newcastle United, the former Chelsea trainer Graham Potter, and the former world-class player Frank Lampard. The Argentine Mauricio Pochettino is also mentioned frequently.
The decision should ultimately lie with Southgate. He himself says in the Sky interview that it is emotionally impossible to make a "logical decision" at the moment. He is focusing solely on the final.
Before the tournament, Southgate had announced that the common era would probably end if the Three Lions did not win the EM in Germany. Due to the sharp criticism and the choppy EM performance, a departure from Southgate is also a realistic option even with a title win.
- Gareth Southgate's contract as England's manager extends past the current European Football Championship, potentially leading him to the World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- The FA considers keeping Southgate, even if England loses the final against Spain in Berlin, as indicated by FA boss Mark Bullingham's support for the manager.
- potential successors for Southgate include Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, and Frank Lampard, with Mauricio Pochettino also mentioned frequently.
- Regardless of the outcome of the final, Southgate must make a decision on his future, stating it's emotionally impossible to make a "logical decision" at this moment.
- With criticism from some quarters and a choppy EM performance, a departure from Southgate is a realistic option, even if England wins the championship.
- Southgate had announced before the tournament that the common era might end if England failed to win the EM in Germany.
- Despite the pressure, Southgate is solely focused on preparing for the final against Spain.
