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Topics: England, Gareth Southgate, Graham Potter, Eddie Howe, Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel
Chris Byfield
Topics: England, Gareth Southgate, Graham Potter, Eddie Howe, Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel
The favourites to take over from Gareth Southgate have been revealed after the England manager resigned from his post.
Southgate has left his role as England boss after eight years, days after the Three Lions became the first team in history to lose successive European Championship finals.
In a statement Southgate said: "As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all.
"But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.
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"I joined the FA in 2011, determined to improve English football. In that time, including eight years as England men’s manager, I have been supported by some brilliant people who have my heartfelt thanks."
But who are the favourites to replace Southgate at the Three Lions helm?
As per Sky Bet, former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter is the most likely candidate to take on the role at 6/5.
He is followed by Under-21 boss Lee Carsley (5/2), who masterminded age-group Euro success in 2023, and Newcastle manager Eddie Howe (4/1).
Then, at 8/1 is former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as well as ex-Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel, who left Bayern Munich this summer, is at 10/1.
In his departure message, Southgate said: "I have had the privilege of leading a large group of players in 102 games. Every one of them has been proud to wear the three lions on their shirts, and they have been a credit to their country in so many ways."
He added: "We have the best fans in the world, and their support has meant the world to me. I’m an England fan and I always will be.
"I look forward to watching and celebrating as the players go on to create more special memories and to connect and inspire the nation as we know they can.
"Thank you, England – for everything."
All odds accurate at time of writing.