Pep Guardiola has been tipped as a potential successor to former England boss Gareth Southgate, as the Three Lions continue their search for his full time replacement.
Southgate, who departed England following their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain in the summer, has been temporarily replaced by under-21’s boss Lee Carsley for their current Nations League campaign. Carsley is already under pressure though, despite overseeing three wins in his four first games, with England’s stuttering performance in the 2-1 Nations League defeat to Greece resulting in many calling for a permanent successor to appointed sooner rather than later.
Southgate led England to two European Championship finals in his tenure, but lost out to a deserving Spain side, who ran out 2-1 winners in Berlin earlier this year. The English FA now hope their next appointment can take them that one step further.
But who would be the favourite to take the England reins? Here are the latest odds*.
5. Graham Potter - 7/1
Had a flourishing reputation before a failed moved to Chelsea. He has to be in the conversation. However, it would be a whole different experience from club football, and his style is more known to be possession based when England fans thought to favour someone who will aim to play attacking, free-flowing football. | Leeds Beckett University Photo: Leeds Beckett University
6. Frank Lampard - 28/1
The ex-Chelsea and England midfielder has found his reputation take a hit over the last few years due to his poor record at Everton. Will be involved in the conversation though for the same reason as some of his other former England team-mates are. | Alex Livesey Photo: Alex Livesey
7. Steven Gerrard - 40/1
After winning the title at Rangers, Gerrard's stock has fallen considerably after a failed spell in charge of Aston Villa. However, you can't completely discount the ex-Ibrox boss. After all Southgate was relegated with Middlesbrough and has done pretty damn well with England. International football is very different to club football and Gerrard knows exactly what it is like to play for England at a tournament. A Three Lions legend in his own right, Gerrard would command respect much like that of Gareth Southgate. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Steve Holland - 66/1
Gareth Southgate's assistant coach has an outside chance of getting the England job, according to the bookies. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images