England exited the 2022 World Cup at the quarter-final stage, leaving many to ask the question: should Gareth Southgate stay on? And if he doesn't, who will replace him?
It was only half-an-hour after the final whistle of England's 2-1 defeat to France in the World Cup quarter-final that Gareth Southgate was answering questions on his future as England manager.
The man who has led the Three Lions to the 2018 World Cup semi-final and Euro 2020 final answered in a measured manner, saying: "After every tournament we've sat down and reviewed and reflected. So we need a bit of time to make sure everyone makes the right decision."
Performances in Qatar have on the whole been impressive from England, far better than many expected given the dismal Nations League campaign which saw them relegated from League A.
But a quarter-final exit along with the pre-tournament questions around his future could see Southgate part ways with England. If he does, who is the favourite to replace him?
Next permanent England manager (odds via Sky Bet)
- Mauricio Pochettino - 4/1
- Thomas Tuchel - 5/1
- Brendan Rodgers - 8/1
- Eddie Howe - 10/1
- Graham Potter - 12/1
- Frank Lampard - 16/1
- Steve Cooper - 16/1
- Steve Holland - 16/1
- Steven Gerrard - 16/1
- Wayne Rooney - 18/1
Odds correct at 1430 (11/12/22)
Currently, former Southampton and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is the bookies' favourite to be the next England boss.
The Argentine has been out of work since being sacked by PSG in July and heads an open market.
Thomas Tuchel, who has said he would be open to the opportunity of managing England, is the second favourite, with current Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers third in the betting.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is the fourth favourite at 10/1 and the shortest-priced Englishman, with Tuchel's Chelsea replacement Graham Potter just behind him in the market.
Former England playing legends Frank Lampard (16/1), Steven Gerrard (16/1) and Wayne Rooney (18/1) are all shorter than 20/1, with the latter pair both out of jobs currently.
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