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*.
9. Michael Carrick - 66/1
Has been head coach at Middlesbrough for the last two years and has built up a burgeoning reputation in Teesside. A jump into international football with England feels a little too far fetched at this stage in his career, though. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Fernando Diniz - 66/1
A surprise name in the frame is Cruzeiro head coach Diniz. Former interim boss of Brazil, he is a shock name on the bookies favourites list at 66/1. | Getty Photo: Getty Images