The 53-year-old coach, who has the support of the Football Association to stay in the position, will shortly announce whether or not he will step down.
Shortly after the loss to Spain, Southgate responded to a question about his future by saying, "This is not the time for me to discuss that." I know the question; however, I must speak with the appropriate individuals before proceeding.
"Leading a team to the finals has been an incredible experience, but losing is extremely painful right now."
However, experts have started speculating about Southgate's potential successor should he resign as England manager. One highly regarded man is Jurgen Klopp, the former manager of Liverpool.
Gary Lineker suggested Klopp as Southgate's replacement on The Rest is Football Podcast.
Lineker stated, "I'm pretty sure [Southgate will leave]." "That's my argument that the game has advanced strategically."It's the ideal candidate to unite the country, but it may be time for someone with a more contemporary, aggressive football style.
"Playing defense no longer makes you successful in this game."Are you speaking English? Eddie Howe is the only one. Assume Gareth ends the day. It seems impossible, complex, and challenging, so he will.
We said that someone like Lampard might be respected if you go English. But wouldn't you sacrifice everything for Jurgen Klopp?
Co-host Micah Richards offered another possible contender in response, saying, "I'd go one bigger, Pep [Guardiola]!"
"We would all adore Pep," Lineker answered. "However, Klopp is unemployed and would have taken a little break [before the 2026 World Cup].
Though it would undoubtedly be bold to designate a household figure like Klopp or Guardiola as the next England manager, Howe is the more likely choice.
Sporty360 has exclusively learned from sources that several FA decision-makers are enormous fans of the Newcastle manager and consider him a serious contender for succeeding Southgate.
Behind closed doors, there is a thought that they may entice him to leave Newcastle even though the manager is bound by a long-term contract at St. James' Park that is purportedly good until 2027.
However, the bookies currently have Graham Potter, the former manager of Brighton and Chelsea, as the clear favorite for succeeding Southgate.
Despite not having a job since Chelsea fired him in April 2023, Potter is still well-liked in the industry.
In recent months, he has held negotiations with Ajax, Brighton, Leicester City, and other teams, but he still needs to sign a contract with a new team.
After Potter and Howe, former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is now the third-choice among bookmakers.
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