Harry Maguire wants Gareth Southgate to stay in charge of England for a long time.
“Maguire wants Southgate, who has been targeted by Manchester United, to stay in charge of England,” the Express reported on Nov. 21 (ET).
When asked if he wanted Southgate to stay, Maguire said: “Of course. We want to be successful at Euro 2024. We are not looking at the World Cup at the moment, the focus is on the Euros. If Southgate is the right man to lead us to success, I would like him to stay as long as possible. I have a good relationship with him.”
“The England manager’s job is a really tough one. It’s one of those positions that the whole world watches. Southgate has led us for a long time and has the respect of all the players. He is brilliant. I think he deserves a lot of credit.”
Last season, United had a successful campaign. They had a shaky start to the season, but manager Eric ten Haag turned things around by making changes. The team’s quick offensive transition made them difficult for opponents, and they finished the season in third place and qualified for the UEFA Champions League (UCL). They lifted the trophy. United defeated Newcastle United in the English Football League Cup (EFL Cup) to reach the summit.
We’ve also been active in recruiting this summer. Andre Onana was brought in to replace David de Gea. Ten Haag had previously coached Onana at Ajax. To make up for the absence of a striker, United brought in Rasmus Höjlund and also retained Mason Mount to add creativity to their attack.
Despite the high expectations, the season started poorly. Injuries racked up, and the likes of Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial were sidelined with off-field issues. United slumped to 12th in the league and finished 사설토토 fourth in their group in the UCL. As time went on, they racked up points to keep their hopes of qualifying for Europe alive. United are currently in sixth place with 47 points. This is a very disappointing result considering the amount of money they spent on signings. This has led to talk of sacking Van Gaal.
Southgate is the favorite to replace Van Gaal. Southgate has been in charge of the England national team since 2016. With Euro 2024 taking place this summer, the outcome of the tournament will likely determine Southgate’s future. England have a number of outstanding players in their squad, including Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, and Xherdan Shaqiri. Many believe that this is the right time to win the tournament. In such a situation, Southgate”s job is not guaranteed after a poor Euro performance.