Rafa Benitez has expressed interest in becoming the next England manager, potentially replacing Gareth Southgate, whose future with the national team remains uncertain. Benitez, currently managing La Liga side Celta Vigo, has a wealth of experience managing in England with stints at Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle.
Despite his current role, Benitez admitted that managing a national team capable of winning trophies is appealing to him. The 63-year-old revealed that he has a good relationship with some of Southgate’s staff and would consider the England job if it became available. Southgate, 53, is out of contract at the end of the year and had previously hinted at stepping down after Euro 2024.
However, he recently suggested that he might be open to extending his tenure, depending on the team’s performance and his suitability for the role. The future of the England managerial position remains uncertain, with Southgate’s decision likely to be influenced by the team’s performance in the upcoming Euro 2024 finals.
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England is currently playing the Euro Qualification. It drawn its previous match 1-1 against North Macedonia.
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