The England manager, Gareth Southgate, is keen to work in the Premier League once more, and Manchester United may be his next stop.
Already, Gareth Southgate has made it clear that he would welcome the opportunity to lead Manchester United. If Erik ten Hag is fired at the conclusion of the season, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have made the England manager their top priority.
It’s possible that Ten Hag won’t even be saved by the Daily Star’s FA Cup victory and Champions League qualification for the following season. Furthermore, United’s new decision-makers are keen to choose Southgate in the event that the Dutchman is fired.
The 53-year-old has contributed to England’s consistent status as a contender in important competitions. Having taken over the position in 2016, he led the Three Lions to both the 2018 World Cup semifinals and the final of Euro 2020.
Even though Southgate is well-positioned to lead England into the upcoming Euros in Germany this summer, it’s possible that he has already made up his mind to accept the United job, should one be extended to him.
Three years ago, Southgate said that he was “a young Manchester United-supporting midfielder whose hero was Bryan Robson” in an article for the Players’ Tribune. He recalled seeing Robson score twice against France during the 1982 World Cup.
And after a playing career spanning more than 400 Premier League games with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Middlesbrough, he regretted not playing for United. In 2020, he said, “I had two goals.”
Actually, I wanted to play for Manchester United and England. My opportunity to play for Manchester United was never fulfilled. Out of two, one wasn’t too horrible.”
In addition to his passion for United, Southgate has previously stated that he would like to manage in the Premier League once more. The 53-year-old was fired as Boro’s head coach in 2009 following their 151-game tenure and relegation to the Championship. Since then, he has not been a league coach.
He stated, “I managed in the Premier League when I was 35 years old,” in an interview with Sky Sports. When we completed grades 12 and 13, I had no idea what I understood now. Everyone would be discussing Middlesbrough.
Yes, he managed to demote Middlesbrough. Yes, we were demoted in the third year. However, I managed the Premier League for three years. I’m confident I could replicate the vibe from the England camp at a Premier League team. I have no doubts at all.
Since you’ve experienced this one [England], there isn’t a position in world football that could frighten or scare you. There won’t be any increase in your profile or pressure to perform better, you’re not going to have any more complex issues.
I have faith in whatever the future holds. Naturally, I will not be managing England for the next twenty to thirty years. I have no idea what the future holds. I’m at ease with that.
“When I spoke with Jose (Mourinho) at Manchester United, he told me, ‘You know, once you’ve done the role you’re in now, you’ll be able to do anything..” Really? I had assumed it was probably correct, but after seven years, I can say with certainty that it is.”
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