Jurgen Klopp 'makes decision on replacing Gareth Southgate as England manager' with five bosses keen on job
England next manager: Jurgen Klopp has decided against replacing Gareth Southgate
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Jurgen Klopp reportedly has no desire to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager.
The German is currently on the market, having opted to leave Liverpool following a glittering eight-and-a-half-year stint on Merseyside.
Southgate announced his resignation on Tuesday morning, less than 48 hours on from Sunday's devastating 2-1 defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024.
Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal struck for La Roja, with Cole Palmer's superb strike ultimately proving to be in vain.
England next manager: Jurgen Klopp has decided against replacing Gareth Southgate
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England are now set to start the search for Southgate's replacement. They're eager to get the appointment right, with the Three Lions' squad in need of a manager who can get them over the line at major tournaments.
There is a clamouring for Klopp to take over, with the 57-year-old one of the best managers in the whole of world football.
He left Liverpool earlier this summer because he needs a break from management, however. Years of competing against Pep Guardiola and his superb Manchester City side will do that to you.
And the Daily Mail says Klopp has no plans to take over from Southgate, with the German instead preferring to take a sabbatical and spend some time with his family.
There are, however, five managers who are currently interested in taking the England job.
Eddie Howe has worked wonders at Newcastle but the 46-year-old is open to leaving St James' Park. The Toon would prefer to keep the Englishman but it seems they could have a huge fight on their hands.
Graham Potter, who is out of work following his departure from Chelsea, is another name under consideration.
And the 49-year-old, like Howe, is open to holding talks with the Football Association - having turned down Ajax earlier this summer.
Foreign duo Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino are interested, too, with the former Chelsea managers both on the market.
Pochettino appears the likelier of the pair to be given the keys to Wembley, with the Argentine close with FA chief Mark Bullingham.
But Tuchel can't be entirely discarded, with the former Bayern Munich boss' record as a serial winner something that could end up working in his favour.
The fifth candidate keen to discuss the matter with the FA is Lee Carsley, who is currently manager of England's Under-21s.
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England next manager: Gareth Southgate announced his departure on Tuesday less than 48 hours after his side's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain
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But who the FA opt to go for is something only time will tell.
As for Southgate, the former England boss says he's proud of everything he's achieved. Yet he also now feels it is the right time for a 'new chapter' as he prepares to pass the baton onto someone else.
"As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England," he said.
"It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all.
England next manager: Eddie Howe and Graham Potter are interested in replacing Gareth Southgate
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"But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.
"I joined the FA in 2011, determined to improve English football.
"In that time, including eight years as England men’s manager, I have been supported by some brilliant people who have my heartfelt thanks."