The FA have drawn up a long shortlist of candidates who could replace Gareth Southgate if he decides to step down as England manager, which includes current Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and former Chelsea manager Graham Potter. Sky Sports News I understand.
Also on the shortlist is currently unemployed former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino, who is thought to be interested in the idea of talks with the FA.
Current England U21 manager Lee Carsley is also expected to be considered, with the FA looking to include experienced managers at St George's Park in their recruitment process.
Southgate, whose contract expires in December, is expected to consider his future over the coming days and has pledged not to leave his future in uncertainty for weeks ahead of Sunday's Euro final.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham told reporters ahead of the Euros that, like other major governing bodies, the club had comprehensive succession plans in place should a men's or women's manager leave or need to be replaced.
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1966 World Cup winner Geoff Hurst wonders if the Gareth Southgate era is over following England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.
But he refused to reveal who was being considered beyond confirming the FA were yet to hold talks with a replacement for Southgate.
Bullingham and FA technical director John McDermott will lead the decision-making process, with an English manager reportedly being the preferred choice. If Southgate decides to continue, it is clear he will undertake a thorough due diligence process and speak to a number of potential managers before making a final decision.
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Jamie Carragher has said not many managers would look at Gareth Southgate's achievements and think he could do more to improve on his success in England.
But the FA have no time to hesitate, with England set to play in the Nations League in just six weeks.
Potter has been unemployed since being sacked by Chelsea in the spring of 2023, just seven months after his move from Brighton. He has since turned down offers from several clubs, including Ajax and other European giants, as well as a number of Premier League opportunities.
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Gareth Southgate has said England's physical struggles leading up to the tournament, games that went into extra-time and little possession of the ball against Spain were a major factor in their defeat at the Euro 2024 final.
But the chance to lead his country's national team could be a temptation to return to management, and FA bosses are said to rate him highly.
Howe's situation is similar, but his is more complicated and potentially more costly, as he may have to pay compensation to managers already in office.
Howe has signed a new “long-term contract” with Newcastle for 2022, although it is unclear exactly how long it will be for. It is thought he would need to take a significant pay cut to take on the national team job, which could be another sticking point.
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Gareth Southgate and his England team arrived at Stansted, London after their defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
Long-time Howe supporters at the top of the club, Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghoudoussi, left St James' Park just days ago after three years in the side. That could encourage him to consider a move elsewhere, but he has previously said he is not ready to leave club management and take on an international role.
As expected, there was no comment from the FA with Southgate still in office.
