A former England international cannot see Man City boss Pep Guardiola replacing Gareth Southgate, but he reckons two alternatives should be considered.
as England manager after his side were beaten 2-1 by Spain in the final in Germany.
The 53-year-old guided to two finals and a semi-final during his time in charge, but the FA will be hoping his replacement can get them over the line and win the 2026 World Cup.
, but the FA reportedly have their eye on Guardiola, who has entered the final year of his contract at Man City.
Earlier this month, a report described Guardiola as
Responding to these reports, Guardiola has insisted that he is really happy at Man City.
“I’m really excited for this season that’s coming. I’m really happy here, Guardiola said.
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“Like every season I need the break, I need it definitely, but after that I charge my batteries and I have the same energy like usual and I know the competition is coming, I will be who we are, who I am. I’m completely focussed on that.”
Former England star Glen Johnson cannot see Guardiola or ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp replacing Southgate as they may find the job a bit boring .
“I can’t really see either of them [Guardiola and Klopp] being England manager, Johnson said.
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Both of them wear their hearts on their sleeves, they’re super passionate and ultimately, I believe both of them may find the job a bit boring to be honest.
It’s clear that they both enjoy the day to day work that comes with club management and that’s something they won’t get at international level.
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Instead, Johnson thinks fans would love to see Frank Lampard or Steven Gerrard succeed Southgate.
“It would obviously be quite a considerable jump for either of them [Lampard and Gerrard], as they’re early on in their managerial careers, but sometimes you’ve just got to roll the dice, Johnson added.
