The FA's top target for saying goodbye to Southgate is Guardiola, not Tuchel, and interim coach is also considering
Jul 17, 2024
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Gareth Southgate, the coach of England's national football team, who finished second in a row at the Euros, eventually gave up the baton. According to major foreign media such as Reuters on the 16th, Southgate issued a statement saying, `Now is the time to change, to open a new chapter. The final match against Spain in Berlin on Sunday (14th) was my last game as England manager. It was only two days after losing the Euro 2024 final against Spain.
The FA also said on social media that CEO Mark Burlingham thanked Southgate for his decision to resign. Southgate, who has led England to 102 matches since 2016, has now stepped down from his post for the first time in eight years.
Since winning the 1966 World Cup in his own country, England has been suffering from a 'thirst to win' as it has not been able to compete with a major championship trophy. With Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka, the so-called front six, England was evaluated as the strongest ever and was considered the strongest candidate for the Euro tournament. However, he was criticized for playing like a sweet potato from the group stage. However, he reached the final with zombie soccer and inflated his dream of winning, but eventually lost to Spain and remained second place again.
In a statement, Southgate said "As a proud Englishman, it was the honour of my life to play for England and also to lead the national team. I gave everything." British Crown Prince William, who chairs the FA, thanked Gareth not as FA president but as one of England's fans"I am grateful for showing humility, compassion, and true leadership under extreme pressure and critical gaze."
Now, attention is focused on the replacement coach. With Newcastle manager Eddie Howe (England) and former Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel (Germany) mentioned, the Independent said on the 17th that the FA wants Guardiola. Guardiola is undoubtedly the best manager in the world. He is also performing best in Manchester City after Barcelona and Bayern. As he knows the England stage so well, he is said to be the best card.
Guardiola is likely to put down the baton at Manchester City after this season. Guardiola has expressed his desire for a national coach. The FA is in the position that if only Guardiola can be brought in, a temporary coach can also be considered.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
