England boss Gareth Southgate hinted he would be open to a Premier League return before being linked to the Manchester United job
Before being linked to the Manchester United position, England manager Gareth Southgate made a suggestion that he might be amenable to a Premier League comeback.
ESPN reported on Wednesday that Southgate, Brentford manager Thomas Frank, and Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi were being evaluated by United as possible Erik ten Hag replacements should the Dutchman step down from his position at Old Trafford this summer.
Although there is no word about Ten Hag’s future, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is supposedly looking into ways to evaluate the qualifications and availability of potential successors.
This summer, Southgate will lead England to the European Championships, where the Three Lions are one of the favourites to win.
The England manager has over seven years of experience leading the national team, and this summer’s competition will likely be his fourth and possibly last.
Since Southgate’s Football Association contract expires in December, there has been a lot of conjecture about what will happen to him.
The 53-year-old started his managerial career with Middlesborough in 2006, and he has previously expressed a wish to coach in the Premier League again.
“I was 35 years old when I managed in the Premier League,” Southgate stated in a December interview with Sky Sports. When we completed grades 12 and 13, I had no idea what I understood now.
“Everyone would discuss Middlesbrough.” “Oh, he managed to demote Middlesbrough.”
“Yeah, so we were demoted in the third year. However, I managed the Premier League for three years.
After experiencing this one (England), there isn’t a position in international football that could frighten or terrify you, to be honest.
It is unlikely that you will see an increase in profile, increased pressure, or more complicated concerns.
This will be Southgate’s fourth tournament leading England at the Euros (Getty).
This will be Southgate’s fourth tournament leading England at the Euros (Getty).
“It was, without a doubt, the best season I have ever had,” Southgate continued. “We went from being a captain and player to running a multimillion-pound operation in the world’s toughest league, and we finished about average considering our financial situation.”
“I feel secure in this position. I have faith in whatever the future holds. I won’t be here for 20 to 30 years, of course. I have no idea what the future holds. I’m at ease with that.
When I spoke with Jose (Mourinho) at Manchester United, he told me, “You know, once you’ve done the role you’re in now, you’ll be able to do anything.” Really? Even though it has been seven years, I still believe that was probably correct.
