Gary Lineker’s Take on England’s New Managerial Appointment
Former Premier League striker Gary Lineker has expressed that interim manager Lee Carsley was his top choice to take the helm as the new England manager. This comes in light of the Football Association (FA) selecting Thomas Tuchel, the ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich coach, for the role instead.
Tuchel, who led Chelsea to a Champions League victory during the 2020/21 season, has signed an 18-month contract with an annual salary of £5 million—double what Gareth Southgate earned during his 201-game tenure.
Key Statistic: Tuchel has won six cup competitions throughout his managerial career and boasts a 64.5% win rate in such tournaments.
Carsley’s Potential as England Manager
Carsley was considered a strong candidate for the position after leading England to victory in the 2023 European Championships at the Under-21 level. However, following England’s 3-1 win over Finland on Sunday, he ruled himself out of the race.
On the Rest is Football podcast, Lineker—who has played for clubs such as Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, and Leicester City—made it clear that he would have chosen Carsley for the role: “I would have given the job to Lee Carsley. I’ve seen enough to suggest that the players really trust him.”
Lineker praised Carsley’s four-game stint as interim manager, noting that he has introduced an appealing brand of football that England has been missing in recent years. jared harris He stated, “He’s imaginative enough to produce something that’s entertaining and front-footed. I really liked him. But I could tell he knew he wasn’t getting the job, which likely influenced his thinking.”
Lee Carsley’s Record in Charge
- 07/09/24: Ireland 0-2 England (Nations League)
- 10/09/24: England 2-0 Finland (Nations League)
- 10/10/24: England 1-2 Greece (Nations League)
- 13/10/24: Finland 1-3 England (Nations League)
Despite Carsley’s successful run, some England fans were skeptical of his appointment due to his limited experience at the top level. amber heard Lineker referenced the recent success of Lionel Scaloni, who led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup, and Luis De La Fuente, who guided Spain to glory in Euro 2024, as examples of managers without prior top-level coaching experience who succeeded. “I would have done that because I’ve looked at the recent history of international football,” he stated.
Harry Redknapp’s Opinion on Tuchel’s Appointment
Some England fans have voiced their displeasure with Tuchel’s appointment, citing his German nationality as a concern. Former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp has also chimed in, believing an English manager should lead the team . He remarked, “I wanted an Englishman to manage England. I’m very patriotic; I think we should have an English manager, but obviously the field was very small to choose from.”
As Tuchel navigates his new role with the England team, his tactical approach will be closely observed by both fans and analysts alike moira stewart. harrogate town vs liverpool u-21 Will he be able to win over skeptics like Redknapp and the wider England fanbase?
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