For many years, the English Football Association (FA) has always maintained the concept that the coach of the national team must be British. From famous players like Gary Neville to veteran strategist Sam Allardyce, the FA always keeps that mindset. However, after two failures in the EURO 2020 and 2024 finals, now is the time for the FA to come up with bolder plans.
Before Gareth Southgate , the last English coach to win an official trophy was Harry Redknapp with the 2008 FA Cup. The lack of trophies among captains is one of the many reasons why the English team does not have a trophy. turn that.
At the present time, Jurgen Klopp will probably be the most reasonable solution for the England team to solve the problem of thirst for titles. In recent months, German and British media have described the only job the former Liverpool captain is interested in is leading the German team. However, when Julian Nagelsmann is still doing quite well, the opportunity for Klopp may not yet have a date to become a reality.
If he accepts the FA's offer, Jurgen Klopp can demand a higher salary than what he ever received at Liverpool. The reason is because the record with The Kop is so bright that the 57-year-old strategist has the right to demand it. In this regard, FA always shows willingness to pay. In the past, Fabio Capello received a salary of more than 6 million pounds/year two decades ago.
Capello's reign is remembered for the extremely dismal performances of the England team. This is often cited as a reason not to appoint foreign coaches. In fact, Fabio Capello and Sven-Goran Eriksson had never coached in England before taking charge. As a result, both of them left with both professional and media blur.
With Klopp, there will be no such risks. After 9 years working at Anfield, the 57-year-old strategist has integrated easily on Merseyside. Most importantly, Jurgen Klopp's proficiency with the Premier League is undeniable. During that time leading Liverpool, he won all major and small titles, bringing The Kop back to the position of one of the strongest teams in Europe.
England 's failure at EURO 2024 comes from many factors. The brightest stars like Phil Foden, Harry Kane or Declan Rice seem unable to reproduce their form at the club. Meanwhile, Southgate's style also received a lot of criticism. With a talented squad, the "Three Lions" should have had a clearer, more colorful and enthusiastic playing style.
Now is the right time for the FA to get rid of the notion of an English coach leading the national team. Federation leaders need to find solutions to comply with the realities of modern sports. The best example is the women's soccer team when they won the European championship in 2022 under the leadership of Sarina Wiegman, a coach from the Netherlands.
