England next manager: Sarina Wiegman's role in hunt revealed following Gareth Southgate exit
England next manager: The FA are using Sarina Wiegman as a precedent as they hunt a replacement for Gareth Southgate
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The FA are reportedly using the success of Sarina Wiegman as a precedent as they consider appointing a foreign manager following Gareth Southgate's recent departure as England boss.
Southgate opted to quit following his side's 2-1 defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024, having been in charge ever since 2016.
The FA are currently considering their options, with a host of managers linked.
Reports on Thursday have claimed Mauricio Pochettino is now the leading candidate to take over, despite constant links to Eddie Howe and Graham Potter.
England next manager: The FA are using Sarina Wiegman as a precedent as they hunt a replacement for Gareth Southgate
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And the Guardian say that, while Wiegman isn't being considered, her impressive work with England's Lionesses is being cited as a 'good precedent for considering a foreign manager'.
England have gone for overseas bosses twice over the years.
They appointed Sven Goran-Eriksson in 2000, with the Swede proceeding to steer the Three Lions to quarter-finals of major tournaments in 2002, 2004 and 2006.
He ultimately left after England lost to Portugal at the World Cup in Germany 18 years ago, with the Three Lions crashing out on penalties following a goalless draw,
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England hired Fabio Capello as a replacement for Steve McLaren in 2008.
That appointment initially seemed to be a good one, with Capello ensuring the Three Lions win nine out of their 10 qualifying matches for the 2010 World Cup.
After England crashed out of that competition in the round of 16 with just one win from four matches, however, the writing was on the wall.
And Capello left in bitter circumstances in 2012 after clashing with the FA following their decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy.
Pochettino, as things stand, seems the best-placed foreign boss to take charge.
The Argentine has plenty of credit in the bank over at the FA, having done well during stints with Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea over the years.
Thomas Tuchel has also been linked, with the German currently on the market following his departure from Bayern Munich earlier this summer.
And so too has Joachim Low, who previously steered Germany to World Cup glory in 2014.
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England next manager: Gareth Southgate recently resigned as boss following his side's failure to win Euro 2024
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Southgate, meanwhile, said it was time for a 'new chapter' upon stepping down last month.
The 53-year-old, who could join the BBC as a pundit, said: "As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England.
"It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all.
England next manager: Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly the leading candidate to replace 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."
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