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If Gareth Southgate leaves, which coach will fill his vacancy.
The England national team, led by Southgate, lost 1-2 to Spain in the Euro 2024 final at Olympiastadion Berlin in Berlin, Germany on the 15th (Korea time).
England, which has made it to the finals for two consecutive tournaments following the last Euro 2020, was considered the favorite to win the tournament, but was once again runner-up after losing to Spain.
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Along with the failure to win the championship, attention is also being paid to Southgate's future. Southgate has been such a coach that the gap between good and bad has been excessive. Considering the visible performance, it may be well received. He is the first coach to lead England to the Euro final for two consecutive tournaments, and his performance in the semifinals and quarterfinals of the World Cup stands out.
However, his performance while leading the England national team has always been criticized. In particular, during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, he met France in the quarterfinals and was helplessly eliminated, and advanced to the final in this Euro 2024, but he remained frustrated despite his relatively easy match.
In the end, despite the achievement of being runner-up, there are many prospects that Southgate could leave England for the first time in eight years since his appointment in 2016. England's Daily Mail said England are already considering replacing Southgate.
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As Southgate's future faltered, a list of managers to replace him immediately appeared in England. From rising new coaches to the best coaches in the world, it excited England fans waiting for the next tournament.
The Sun of England released the list of candidates on the 15th, saying, `Seven candidates for England's national team coach who can replace Southgate.'
The list includes Graham Potter, Frank Lampard and Mauricio Pochettino, who are not currently in charge, as well as England Under-21 national team coaches Lee Cazley and Eddie Howe (Newcastle), including two shocking names. It was Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp.
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The two coaches have already been mentioned as candidates for England's national team since Southgate several times. In the case of Guardiola, his contract with Manchester City is until the summer of 2025, and he has expressed his intention to serve as the national team coach after Manchester City. Klopp resigned as Liverpool manager after the 2023-2024 season and is currently on a break, which may be negotiated as a candidate depending on when Southgate leaves.
Other coaches are outstanding, but if Guardiola or Klopp joins England, the view of experts and fans looking at England from the next international tournament may change itself. They are coaches who can completely change England, which has been frustrating. Of course, in addition to the two coaches, Potter, Cazley and Howe are highly regarded tactically, so they are coaches who can help England develop in a positive direction.
For England, the appointment of a coach after Southgate at the start of the full-fledged golden generation could be an important turning point in determining the achievements the golden generation will achieve. The English Football Association (FA) is also expected to make an effort to make the best decision among the list of possible coaches.
Since the 1966 England World Cup, there has been no trophy for the England national team. All England fans want from the next coach is one trophy.
digh1229@sportschosun.com
