Fabrizio Romano reveals when the FA are expected to make a decision on new England manager

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Gareth Southgate’s resignation as England manager following the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain has sparked discussions about his potential successor. Southgate’s tenure was marked by mixed reactions.

While he faced criticism for his conservative style of play and his failure to use the talented group to the best of their abilities, he led England to two major finals, Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, though both ended in heartbreak with losses to Italy and Spain, respectively.

Several high-profile names have been suggested as potential successors, including the likes of Pep Guardiola, and other not so high profile ones such as Graham Potter and Gary O’Neil.

Lee Carsley emerges a candidate himself after impressing with early results

Lee Carsley, who was appointed as interim manager while the FA searches for a permanent replacement, has now also emerged as a potential candidate himself.

He has impressed with early results, guiding England to comfortable wins against Ireland and Finland in the Nations League group stages.

Carsley’s bold decisions, such as making Trent Alexander-Arnold his preferred right-back over Southgate’s previous choices, have paid off, with Alexander-Arnold delivering two Man of the Match performances. Additionally, his ability to get the best out of midfielder Angel Gomes, a player overlooked by Southgate, has been widely praised.

Lee Carsley, Interim Head Coach of England looks on and Ashley Cole and other members of the backroom staff, observe the national anthem prior to the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between Republic of Ireland and England at Aviva Stadium. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)