Gareth Southgate’s England once again fell at the final hurdle at Euro 2024, losing a second consecutive final in the tournament.
The Three Lions were thoroughly outplayed in the final but still only lost by one goal, an 86th-minute one scored by Mikel Oyarzabal which sealed the victory for a deserving Spain team.
After yet another heartbreaking loss and some rather so-so performances during Euro 2024, many fans and pundits alike are questioning whether or not Southgate is still the right man to lead England forward.
It’s a question we at 90min have been wrestling with, too. Here’s what our writers and editors had to say on the matter and whether or not Southgate should stay or go after Euro 2024.
Jude Summerfield
Answer: Go
Gareth Southgate has done great things for the England men’s team and the waistcoat and there are few past managers who could claim to have orchestrated better results when it mattered most.
However, like Tony Hayers once told Alan Partridge when opting against a second series, it’s about evolution, not revolution.
England relied on vibes and moments over tactical cohesion at Euro 2024 and, as long as that pattern continues with the same gaffer in charge, they will continue to come up short against elite opposition. He may have just rejected the USMNT, but maybe Jurgen Klopp could be tempted into the role in a few years.
Sean Walsh
Answer: Go
I think now is the right time for Gareth Southgate to go.
He hasn’t failed – quite the opposite, making England the genuine contenders they ought to have been in generations past – but there is now a need for fresh tactical ideas.
We shouldn’t dismiss the club-like feel he’s brought to the England camp though, and it’s important his successor understands that. Which is why I want Mauricio Pochettino as the new manager.
Jamie Spencer
Answer: Stay
Southgate has done more than any manager of a senior England men’s team since Alf Ramsey, and clearly knows how to grind out results and make a team resilient, which has famously lacked in previous generations.
He’s known to be a very intelligent guy and a deep thinker, so he won’t view the Euros as perfect in terms of performance and will see the room for improvement.
This was also a very different squad to ones he’s picked before, even through qualifying, so it makes sense for him…
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