World Cup 2022: 5 Managers Who Could Replace Southgate at England

• Gareth Southgate might not be England's manager for long after their exit from the World Cup
• There are top-level managers who are reportedly interested in the Three Lions coaching job
• The likes of Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino have been heavily linked to the position

England boss Gareth Southgate is considering his future in the role, in the wake of the Three Lions' agonising exit from the 2022 World Cup.

England's hopes of ending a nearly 60-year drought were dashed when they lost 2-1 to France in the quarter-final and they will have to endure a few more years of hurt.

After falling short in the 2018 World Cup, the Euro 2020 and in Qatar, the 52-year-old is considering his future and it remains to be seen if he'll lead the team to Euro 2024 in Germany.

His contract ends in that year and with the team not meeting until March, fans are waiting to see if the English FA will consider making some changes.

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The Three Lions have one of the most talented squads in the world, and any top-tier manager would take them to the next level.

5 possible replacements for Southgate

1. Thomas Tuchel

The former PSG and Borussia Dortmund manager is still jobless after he left Chelsea in September. He has proven that he can be pragmatic, which could be useful in international management. He is also a tactical manager who can elevate the England squad against top sides, Talksport reports.

2. Mauricio Pochettino

Like Tuchel, Pochettino is still jobless after he was sacked as PSG manager a few months ago. His work at Tottenham Hotspur is enough evidence that he is an elite manager.

3. Eddie Howe

Alongside Graham Potter, Eddie Howe is considered the brightest English manager at the moment. His work at Newcastle United is evidence that he can manage talented players. He turned them into a top-four team from relegation contenders, but he will need some convincing.

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4. Steve Cooper

Cooper led England's Under-17 team to World Cup glory in 2017 and would surely jump at the chance to manage the senior side. However, he recently signed a new contract at Nottingham Forest.

5. Frank Lampard

Lampard is the least experienced manager on this list. He is one of England's greatest-ever players, but his experience at Chelsea and Everton makes it unlikely that he will get chosen. However, he's likeable and players would love to have someone who has won everything in charge.

6. Sean Dyche

Dyche had a successful spell as Burnley's manager which ended badly, but he helped them play in the Premier League for years. However, his 'sufferball' style may put off the FA - this style emphasises defensive solidity over attacking freedom, the Athletic notes.

Ferdinand blames Southgate for knockout

Sports Brief earlier reported on English football legend Rio Ferdinand blaming England's exit on Southgate.

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Ferdinand says Southgate failed to make substitutions early enough against France, having only made the first substitution in the 79th minute after England were one goal down.

Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount came on with 11 minutes to go. Apart from Mount's persistence resulting in a penalty, they had little impact on the game.