Pep Guardiola May Replace Gareth Southgate As Next England NT Coach, Claims Award-Winning Analyst

The need can meet the want with perseverance. One of the best coaches in the world, Pep Guardiola has been working in England for a long time. On the other hand, the English soccer team has not seen the light for a long time. Can the English team use the treble-winning coach’s availability to their advantage? Can England convert one of the best club coaches in the country into its national team’s coach? A senior analyst looks optimistic about the idea.

The England national team has been stuck at the end of the tunnel since their World Cup win in 1966. The team has not won a major international trophy since Sir Bobby Charlton’s heroics 57 years ago. Hence, they will be looking for an experienced tactician to get them through.

Pep Guardiola could coach, says an award-winning Spanish analyst

After Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep became the second manager to win a treble in English soccer. The Spanish manager has already spent a lot of time coaching the current Manchester City team. But Spanish journalist and analyst Guillem Balague thinks that the manager could coach a national team. Balague said, “He can choose England, Italy, Holland, or Argentina” when asked about Pep coaching a national team. He later also said, “I think England, I think England, he would love.”

The Spanish manager has signed a new contract in November 2022, which will stretch his stay until 2025. Considering his recent surgery, Guardiola is expected to give club coaching a rest, according to the award-winning journalist. “He had this idea that at some point.” 

“If he cannot physically give absolutely everything, then maybe the time is to slow down and do something else.” said Balague. The Manchester City coach has never managed a national team before. Considering his success from the beginning, it is a surprise that he does not have it in his portfolio. However, the manager still has two years left, and the current England coach is a good one too.

Difficulty in replacing Gareth Southgate in the English set-up

The two-time treble winner won’t replace the current English coach very easily. Southgate led England to the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup and also to the Euro finals last time. The Three Lions missed the trophy towards the end on penalties, but Southgate has already proved his worth with earlier performances.

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Additionally, the English national team rose to number 3 in the world rankings. Harry Kane’s team is also potentially one of the favorites for the upcoming Euro 2024 in Germany. The trophy could consolidate Southgate’s position as a player who will plan his future after the tournament. But an available Pep Guardiola to be rejected can be an unforgettable loss.

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