A manager is in ‘pole position’ to take charge of England for September’s Nations League fixtures.
England’s Nations League campaign kicks off next month with matches against Finland and the Republic of Ireland, but the Three Lions are currently without a coach.
A day after England’s 2024 World Cup loss to Spain, Gareth Southgate announced his resignation as manager last month.
During his eight years in charge, the 53-year-old guided England to two finals of the European Championship and a semi-final of the World Cup.
England’s managerial options
Numerous well-known figures have been connected to the position; Eddie Howe, the manager of Newcastle United, is the front-runner to take over.
Graham Potter, a former manager of Brighton and Chelsea who has been unemployed for the past sixteen months, is another candidate the FA are considering.
The FA would be willing to choose a foreign coach, and Mauricio Pochettino, a former manager of Chelsea and Tottenham, is one of the top contenders.
When his contract with the Premier League champions expires in the summer of next year, Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has also been linked to take over.
Who will manage England’s games in September?
Lee Carsley, the England Under-21s coach who has made an impression since joining the team in 2020, is another name being considered.
The next year, the former midfield player was promoted to his current role after serving as the Under-20s coach.
Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon, who were on Southgate’s Euro 2024 roster, were on the Under-21s team he led to victory at the Euros last summer.
As per The Telegraph, Carsley is in ‘pole position’ to lead England temporarily during the September internationals while the search for a permanent manager is ongoing.
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Carsley is being considered for the permanent position; but, until a decision has been made, the FA will not give an update on the search.
If Carsley is named on an interim basis, his first game will take place on September 7 in Dublin against the Republic of Ireland, the team he played for.
Then, three days later, England will play Finland at Wembley.
