Whoever it is has to lose the negativity. The biggest question is around those appointing the next manager as do they understand this and how do they find that quality?
What impressed me about Spain is that Tiki Taka has been largely sussed out. As happens with all formations to a certain extent. Let opponents play where they can't hurt you and not where they can but they have developed it by introducing a directness which uses the positives and adds an attacking dimension. Southgate has limitations. We need somebody like Klopp who I think can move us forwards using the qualities we have.
Klopp but there’s no way he will take it . Other than that Eddie Howe who’s unlikely to leave Newcastle either . It’s not a popular opinion but I’d actually stick with Southgate for the World Cup .
If not Pep (which it won't be right now because he has a year left at City) then Klopp but really I would love to see Eddie Howe being given the chance. Loves the day-to-day engagement with players which is an issue with the England job but he would leave no stone unturned in terms of his research, in getting the best out of the players be that that in terms of working out the best system and the players to fit into that system. His Newcastle team plays with a high press and he also uses pace and width up top to unlock the opposition. We have the players at international level who can do that.
Depends, suspect Potter, whether he can move it on to the level some want in terms of style, I’m not sure, I don’t think we can do it without playing Sufferball like France
It's the FA I wouldn't be surprised if they've got Potter ready to go if Southgate goes. I'd put a call into Poch and see if there's any interest from him but I can't see him being interested.
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A manager who is good with young players and likes to play on the front foot.
Take your time FA and get it right.
Howe would be a good option but not sure he'd take it.
Can't see us going for a foreign manager, which we should consider if a good one is available and wants it, but won't.
Definitely won't get someone like Klopp.
FA have already said they want Southgate for two more years. It’ll be up to GS if he wants it.
Lee Carsley is rhe U21s coach.