da wazamba： It’s been a turbulent few months for the England national team – in fact, probably the most turbulent in its history.
da apostaganha： Indeed, the Three Lions suffered a humiliating elimination from Euro 2016 at the hands of minnows Iceland during the summer and were still licking their wounds when news of Sam Allardyce’s dodgy conversations with undercover journalists from The Telegraph hit the tabloids.
After Big Sam parted with the England job, his reign lasting for just 68 days, the FA quickly put U21s manager Gareth Southgate in temporary charge for coming World Cup Qualifiers against Malta, Slovenia and Scotland.
But not exactly inspired by the idea of the former Boro boss managing the national team long-term, we asked fans earlier this week to vote for their preferred pick of next permanent England manager.
The results are now in and we can exclusively reveal that Southgate ranked in a lowly seventh place. To see which managers made the top four, however, you’ll have to read through…
4. JURGEN KLINSMANN
Famed for kick-starting the German revolution that lead to Die Mannschaft’s triumphs at the 2014 World Cup and overseeing the immense soccer boom in the United States, it’s no surprise to see experienced international manager Jurgen Klinsmann claim a place in our top four.
He’s certainly got the credentials, also including knowledge of the Premier League, but if there’s one thing counting against the former Tottenham striker it’s his nationality. A German in charge of the Three Lions just doesn’t feel right.
3. Arsene Wenger
He’s been touted as the perfect candidate by a number of sources but Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could only claim third place in our poll.
Although the Frenchman knows English football like the back of his hand, boasts a strong record in terms of developing young players and insists upon an entertaining style of play, voters may have been put off by the Gunners’ recent lack of trophies, winning just two FA Cups over the last decade.
2. GLENN HODDLE
Glenn Hoddle’s first England spell may have been short and sweet but he’s still regarded as one of the greatest thinkers to take the Three Lions hot seat.
And it appears a fair chunk of fans wouldn’t mind Hoddle having another crack at the job he parted with in 1999 for off-field reasons – despite the fact he’s not worked as a manager since leaving Wolves ten years ago.
1. EDDIE HOWE
Rather than a member of the established order, most England fans want some fresh blood to take the mantle in the form of Eddie Howe.
He’s young, energetic, enthusiastic and has achieved miracles at Bournemouth, propelling them from the depths of the Football League to the top flight amid two spells at Dean Court.
Charisma in front of the camera and an attacking philosophy only add to the 38-year-old’s appeal, although some would warn that he lacks the experience with big personalities to undertake the England job at this point of his career.
Click through to the next page to see the results of our poll in full!
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