Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager following the Three Lions' Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. The Football Association had hoped he would extend his contract, which was due to expire in December, and lead the team to the 2026 World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel has emerged as a top replacement target after indicating he is keen to speak to the FA about the role. The German, who left Bayern Munich at the end of last season, was also open to replacing Southgate after the 2022 World Cup. Tuchel won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021.
Other candidates linked with the job include Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, Lee Carsley, Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Frank Lampard. The FA is considering its options after Southgate's departure.
In his resignation 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.'
England reached back-to-back European Championship finals under Southgate but struggled in Germany, winning only one group game and nearly being knocked out by Slovakia and Switzerland before reaching the final.
