England’s next boss needs one key attribute: and these two candidates would be perfect

Gareth Southgate’s resignation as England boss took just 33 hours to come following the final whistle at the Olympiastadion.

In all likelihood, the 53-year-old had probably made his mind up prior to Sunday night’s Euro 2024 final that this game, win or lose, would mark the end of eight-year tenure as Three Lions boss. 

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