England manager search: World Cup winner ‘nominates himself’ as Southgate successor

Former Germany manager Joachim Low reportedly keen to speak to the FA over succeeding Gareth Southgate as England manager.

World Cup winner Joachim Low is reportedly interested in becoming the new England manager.
The Three Lions are currently on the lookout for a new manager following Gareth Southgate’s decision to step down after eight years in charge.

Southgate ultimately felt it was the right time to walk away after England fell short in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final to Spain.

Under Southgate, England reached back-to-back European Championship finals as well as the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, but they are now looking for a coach to end their long wait for a major trophy.

Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe, England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley and ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter are currently among the front-runners to succeed Southgate.

Low makes himself available for England

Mauricio Pochettino, Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel have also been linked, while reports on Tuesday suggested that Ange Postecoglou was under consideration.

However, the Tottenham Hotspur boss has played down those reports, insisting he is focused on preparing for his second season in charge of the North London club.

With the FA continuing to assess their options, a former World Cup winner has made himself available for the vacant manager’s position.

According to The Sun, former Germany boss Low is keen on the job and is willing to speak with the FA following Southgate’s departure.

The 64-year-old is seemingly ready to return to management after leaving his position as Germany manager in March 2021.

Is Low a realistic candidate?
The FA would reportedly prefer to appoint an English manager, but they have not ruled out the prospect of naming a foreign coach as Southgate’s successor.

However, Low is unlikely to be a realistic contender even if England decides to appoint their first foreign manager since Fabio Capello left his position in February 2012.

His major appeal would be his wealth of experience as an international manager, but his reputation was slightly hit by a disappointing end to his 15-year stay as Germany boss.

Low has previously enjoyed success at a major tournament, leading his country to World Cup glory in Brazil in 2014.

He also guided Germany to the Euro 2008 final – which resulted in a 1-0 defeat to Spain – and a third-place finish at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

However, Low’s tenure ultimately petered out to a disappointing end following a group-stage exit at the 2018 World Cup and a last-16 defeat to England at Euro 2020.

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