FA tipped to open talks with Jurgen Klopp to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager
The FA have been tipped to 'approach' Jurgen Klopp to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager.
Southgate resigned as England manager on Monday just two days after the Three Lions suffered Euro 2024 final heartbreak to Spain.
The odds for the next England manager have emerged as former Premier League managers Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino are among the favourites.
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Not to mention Klopp, who left his position at Liverpool at the end of last season following a legendary managerial spell.
And the FA have been backed to open talks with Klopp over England's vacancy.
That's according to former Reds midfielder Dietmar Hamann, who believes English chiefs will attempt to lure Klopp to replace Southgate.
"Jurgen Klopp wants to take a year off and the German national team manager role is taken, but I’m pretty sure England will approach Klopp," he told TopOffshoreSportsBooks.
"I think a lot of people would be very happy if he were to take over the national team. He said he’s taking a sabbatical so is it possible to wait for six months or maybe let him take over next summer?
"There are a few qualifiers but qualifying has always been pretty comfortable for England. I think they will ask him whether he wants to do it and then it’s up to him whether he would accept it or not, Thomas Tuchel might be interested as well.
"Years ago it would have been hard to imagine a German manager in England but the chances have never been better than it’s going to happen in the next few months."
Hamann added: "On paper, Klopp is best placed to lead England to World Cup glory in 2026 because of what he did at Liverpool. He managed to win the Premier League and two Champions League titles, with the squad he had he did wonderful things.
"I think with the squad England have got now and also the age of the players, I think they'll be a force for the next two or three tournaments. Obviously the next World Cup is in two years' time.
"It's certainly something which could get England fans dreaming."
The German national spent eight-and-a-half years at Anfield, winning the Premier League and Champions League during his time at the club.
He's currently without a management job in football as he enjoys time away from the sport.
Topics: Gareth Southgate, England, Jurgen Klopp, Football, Liverpool
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