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GAreth Southgate has stepped down as England manager and speculation is already rife over who will take over his job.

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and current Newcastle manager Eddie Howe were both linked with the role following Southgate’s announcement.

The 53-year-old’s tenure came to an end after almost eight years as national team manager, during which he guided England through four major tournaments.

He took charge of 102 matches, winning 61 and losing only 17. He became the first manager to lead the England team to the finals of two major tournaments.

But defeats to Italy in 2021 and Luis de la Fuente’s fantastic Spain team in Berlin on Sunday left Southgate without a trophy to show for it after a transformative period.

Now we want to know if you think it was the right time for Southgate to step down. Who can lead England to glory in the 2026 World Cup?

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