Alan Shearer hints at Pep Guardiola as potential next England Manager

Alan Shearer hinted that Pep Guardiola could be the next England manager, fueling speculation as Guardiola’s Manchester City contract nears its end. The FA has appointed Lee Carsley as interim manager, possibly to buy time for a more strategic decision.

Alan Shearer Hints At Pep Guardiola As Potential Next England Manager
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Alan Shearer has stirred speculation by suggesting that Pep Guardiola could become the next England manager. With Guardiola’s contract at Manchester City expiring next summer, rumors have circulated that the FA might pursue him for the role.

This chatter gained momentum after the FA appointed Lee Carsley as interim manager instead of making a permanent choice, indicating they might be holding out for a high-profile candidate. Guardiola, when asked about the possibility after City’s Community Shield win over Manchester United, did not dismiss the idea, saying, “I have to decide what I want to do in my life.”

On “The Rest is Football” podcast, Shearer mentioned hearing that Guardiola is on the FA’s radar but acknowledged it could just be a rumor. The FA, meanwhile, intends to conduct a thorough search for Gareth Southgate’s successor, a move Shearer supports as a wise decision.

England performance and stats

England

Manager: Gareth Southgate
Rank 1st
Win 6
Draw 2
Loss 0
Goals 22-4
Diff 18
This season

It has a even goal difference after scoring 0 goals and conceding 0.​