Next England Manager Odds: Jurgen Klopp Favourite To Replace Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel didn't have to wait long to discover just how demanding the England job is.
Two straightforward, but less-than-inspiring World Cup qualifying wins against Latvia and Albania in March, sent the Three Lions to the top of Group K.
England are third favourites with the best betting sites to be crowned world champions next summer, but those odds might lengthen if recent performances are anything to go by.
A 1-0 win against Andorra, ranked 173rd in the world, and a 3-1 reversal at home to Senegal has piled the pressure on the German.
The World Cup qualifiers continue in September, but with a year to go until the World Cup in Canada, United States and Mexico, football betting sites are updating their odds on England's next manager.
We look at the leading candidates, if the Football Association decide to make a change.
Klopp Tipped To Replace Tuchel
The FA decided to appoint a German to replace Gareth Southgate, could they appoint another to replace Tuchel?
If so, then Jurgen Klopp would be the ideal candidate, given the fact he won everything there was to win as Liverpool boss.
Being an international manager won't be as tiring as managing Liverpool, which was one of the reasons why he sat out last season.
Klopp is the 2/1 favourite on betting apps to replace Tuchel.
Next England Manager Odds
Manager | Odds | Probability |
Jurgen Klopp | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Eddie Howe | 9/4 | 30.8% |
Jose Mourinho | 3/1 | 25% |
Roberto Mancini | 7/2 | 22.2% |
Ange Postecoglou | 4/1 | 20% |
Lee Carsley | 4/1 | 20% |
Gareth Southgate | 9/2 | 18.2% |
Pep Guardiola | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Antonio Conte | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Joachim Low | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Graham Potter | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Zinedine Zidane | 14/1 | 6.7% |
Howe Could Be The Answer
Ideally, the FA would love an Englishman to be in charge of the Three Lions, and Eddie Howe is the most likely candidate to receive a call.
Howe has worked wonders at Newcastle, leading them into the Champions League twice and ending a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy by winning the Carabao Cup.
Many believe Howe is a future England manager, but he may feel he still has work to do at St James' Park.
For now though, Howe is 9/4 to replace Tuchel.
Does Mourinho Have Any Magic Left?
It's no surprise to see Jose Mourinho linked with a number of jobs, given his success at club level.
As yet, he has steered clear of international jobs, but is the time right for the man who has won major trophies at Porto, Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Roma, to become a national team manager?
Mourinho is linked with the Italy job, so the FA might have to act fast if they want the Portuguese to finish the World Cup qualifiers.
The question is whether the 62-year-old, who is 3/1 to become the next England manager, has any of his magic left after a disappointing season at Fenerbahce?
Mancini May Be The Man
England could do worse than put a call into Roberto Mancini about taking over the Three Lions.
Currently the Saudi Arabia manager, Mancini might be ready for a return to Europe and one of the highest-profile jobs.
Mancini guided Italy to glory in Euro 2020, beating England in the final after a penalty shootout at Wembley in July 2021, adding another major trophy to his impressive haul.
The 60-year-old Italian, who has also won trophies at Fiorentina, Lazio, Inter, Manchester City and Galatasaray, is 7/2 to be the next England manager.
Post Could Appeal To Ange
If the FA want a manager to bring a bit of entertainment to their game, then Ange Postecoglou deserves a mention.
Under the Australian, Tottenham were entertaining to watch with an average of 3.47 total goals per league game.
However, 22 league defeats was the worst in Spurs' Premier League history, but victory over Manchester United in the final of the Europa League shows he is a proven winner.
Postecoglou is 4/1 to replace Tuchel as England boss.
Carsley Could Step Up
When Southgate decided to step down after leading England to the final of Euro 2024, Lee Carsley was interim manager until Tuchel started his role in January.
Carsley, who returned to his job of U21 manager when Tuchel took over, won five of his six games in charge, but a 2-1 defeat by Greece at Wembley raised doubts about whether he was the right man to lead the senior team.
His style of play was more attractive than what has been served up under Tuchel, and the former Everton midfielder is 4/1 to get another chance in the top job.
Pep May Wait For International Role
After his first trophyless season as Manchester City manager since his first campaign, Pep Guardiola (5/1) is not expected to leave the Etihad just yet.
He will want to return the club to the very top so any plans to be an international manager will have to wait, unless he receives an offer too good to turn down.
Other names in the frame include a return to the role for Gareth Southgate (9/2), Napoli boss Antonio Conte (6/1), former Germany manager Joachim Low (8/1) and French legend Zinedine Zidane (14/1).
West Ham's Graham Potter (10/1) is another Englishman on the list to replace Tuchel, if England decide to make a change.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
