FA shouldn’t go near Gerrard and Lampard

July 16, 2024Ligue 1

Although Gareth Southgate hasn’t officially left the post of England manager at the time of writing, candidates are already being lined up to take over with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard being touted as potential replacements.

The fact that the pair of former internationals are even in the conversation hints at why the English FA have a massive problem on their hands.

As has been shown over the past couple of years, both ex-players aren’t cut out for managing at the top level, and they’re certainly not qualified to manage on the international stage.

England should steer clear of Lampard and Gerrard

Great players does not a great manager make, and it would be hugely embarrassing and a real backward step if either were to be appointed.

Having said that, it would be in keeping with how England do things.

They’re still at least 20 years behind every other top European nation in terms of the way that they do things, and it shows on the pitch. No amount of dressing things up will change that.

Look at the way in which Spain played football compared to the Three Lions.

Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard have been linked with the England job

La Roja were on the front foot, always passing forward, short, sharp pass and move, and keeping hold of the ball when necessary.

England would pass sideways and backwards, and the majority of the time Jordan Pickford would hit the ball long to no one in particular.

It’s toe-curlingly awful to watch and will only get worse under either Lampard or Gerrard who are not as progressive as their playing careers might suggest.