Former England manager set to replace Gareth Southgate in shock statement

Wayne Bridge has made the surprising suggestion that Glenn Hoddle could be a potential replacement for Gareth Southgate as England manager after Euro 2024.

Southgate’s current contract, which expires in December this year, is still under discussion for renewal. However, negotiations have been postponed until after Euro 2024, as rumors circulate that Southgate is considering leaving his position in the selection, reports the Mirror.

Despite failing to win a single trophy during his eight-year reign, Southgate ensured his place in history by replicating Sir Alf Ramsay’s iconic feat by leading England to a final significant for the first time since 1966. England, however, lost to Italy on penalties. in the Euro 2020 final.

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There are still hopes of victory at this tournament in Germany, but so far the performances have been below par, leaving fans disappointed.

Bridge, a former England left-back who played in three international tournaments, appreciates Southgate’s managerial skills. He suggests Southgate could even land a prestigious club management role, the Express reports.

Bridge noted that Manchester United considered Southgate before ultimately opting for Erik ten Hag as their interim choice.

Bridge spoke candidly about Southgate in an interview with Mirror Sport on behalf of Betfred, saying: “I don’t think he’s ruled himself out of another job because he’s done pretty well for England in the past. You always see managers get sacked and then find another job, so I don’t think he’s ruled himself out.”

The former England defender backed the idea of ​​an English manager in charge of the national team, praising Eddie Howe and reiterating his respect for Glenn Hoddle. “I’ve always said I’d go with an English manager and in that sense you’ve got Eddie Howe who I think would do well.

“One of my old favourites, but I don’t think you can bring him out of retirement, is Glenn Hoddle. He’s one of my favourite managers and with the tactical and mental side of the game I think he would do a brilliant job.”

Hoddle, who led England to the last 16 of the 1998 World Cup before being ousted following controversial remarks in a newspaper interview in 1999, is still held in high regard by Bridge for his managerial prowess.

Bridge fondly remembers Hoddle’s impact at Southampton, where he transformed a struggling team into a competitive force. “I would love to see him because I had him at Southampton and we were a relegation team and he made us play great football. We had formations that suited the players, we were sixth in the league and I thought tactically, he was just brilliant. I know players who played under him and they said how brilliant he was.”