With the Euro 2024 final ending in a 2-1 defeat to Spain, the future of the England national team is now a hot topic.
Speculation is growing about Gareth Southgate potentially stepping down as the manager, leaving the Football Association with the tough job of finding a suitable replacement.
Gary Lineker, on The Rest is Football podcast, suggested that Southgate might leave due to the pressures and demands of managing the national team.
The conversation turned to possible successors, with Jurgen Klopp’s name being mentioned as a tantalizing option.
“Do you go English? There’s only really Eddie Howe,” Lineker noted, before adding, “But wouldn’t you go all out for Jurgen Klopp?”
The idea of Klopp taking over the England team is both exciting and unlikely.
Klopp, who recently left Liverpool, would be an inspiring choice given his track record and dynamic leadership. However, it’s unlikely he would cut short his break to take the England job.
Klopp has shown a strong attachment to his homeland, making it more likely he would consider a role with the German national team if the opportunity arose.
The prospect of Klopp managing England is further complicated by his history with English football fans and the pressures of leading a national team into an international tournament.
While intriguing, it’s probably more fantasy than reality.
With Julian Nagelsmann secured as Germany’s coach until 2026, Klopp’s immediate future in international football remains uncertain, leaving the FA to consider other candidates for the role.
