Next England Manager Odds: Carsley Named Interim but not Permanent?

Despite being the most successful England manager since 1966, after successive defeats in the Euros finals, many were calling for Gareth Southgate's head. He tendered his resignation and has left the camp, leaving us all to wonder who is next up for the job.

Lee Carsley was given the interim job a few weeks ago now, and whilst nothing permanent has been announced, he who sits the throne often ends up holding it. However, there is always room for movement, and when it comes to the Three Lions, anything can happen.

Next England Manager's Odds

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Lee Carsley @ 6/4

Lee Carsley has been in and around the England set-up since 2015 now, and is intimately familiar with the ins and outs of running an international squad having done so with the u20 and u21 since 2020.

This has given him hands-on experience with many of the players that currently populate the Three Lions squad, allowing for a seamless transition into the role.

Carsley has paid his due to the England set-up and the FA and could be viewed as next in line for the role, the exact path that Gareth Southgate took when he was given the job.

As such he has been named the interim manager for the upcoming September internationals, where England will take on Ireland and Finland. Anything short of abject failure in these matches should see him keep the job, with few top prospects on the market.

If the FA sticks to their guns it is unlikely anyone but Carsley will get the job, yet as we all know, anything can happen with England at the international level.

Graham Potter @ 9/4

Graham Potter was one of the hottest managerial prospects in the country two years ago, after taking Brighton to a European finish and securing himself the coveted Chelsea job.

It then all fell apart for Potter, sacked by Todd Bohley, and with few prospects on the line, he has since spent many months unemployed biding his time.

Many think it was for this job precisely, with frustrations surrounding Southgate having been growing for some time now, as Potter now finds himself in the unique position of being an unemployed Englishman, with top-calibre experience.

The Potter rumblings have gone quiet in recent times though, as perhaps he continues to slip further and further off of everyone's radar. Not what a manager wants, but if it continues in this vein he would be quickly forgotten.

If he were going to get this job, surely they would have offered up before appointing Carsley, making us less and less confident in his chances.

Pep Guardiola @ 4/1

Should Pep Guardiola be announced as the next England manager we think the whole footballing world would be shocked, as the serial champion and current Man City manager would take this step into international football.

His odds came crashing down a few weeks back, as he said he has no desire right now to win the Premier League. This was caveat by the fact he would want it to come to the end of the season but, alas, football fans can have selective hearing.

The only thing that can be said for Guardiola is that at his past clubs, he has been considered a flight risk, as once he has won it all he is onto his next challenge, often with immediacy.

This looks unlikely to be the case with City, but you never know, and if he is looking for a true challenge, the Three Lions job would be the way to go.

Eddie Howe @ 13/2

Eddie Howe is possibly one of the best English managerial prospects on this list, yet the real question is if the Three Lions could tempt him away from his cushy job at Newcastle.

Whilst last term didn’t exactly go the Toon’s way, plagued by injuries, there was no denying he impressed in his first season in charge taking them to a Champions League berth.

Newcastle will not want to part with him, and it seems far-fetched to imagine he would leave his Saudi-backed contract with one of the richest clubs in the world, for what is considered the hardest job in English football.

Jurgen Klopp @ 7/1

The thought of getting Jurgen Klopp may excite or revolt England fans across the country, probably depending on domestic allegiances, but there is no denying the German's ability.

Not to mention he is a proven winner, something that the Three Lions are in desperate need of now.

However, this does seem a far-fetched prospect, and just because he is currently out of a job does not mean he is in the mood for one, let alone becoming the manager of England.

This seems a stretch, to say the least, but stranger things have happened in football.

Frank Lampard @ 16/1

It was assumed Frank Lampard had hung up his shirt and tie, after dismal outings at both Chelsea, Everton and then Chelsea once more saw his managerial stock take a massive tumble.

Much of the excitement around him, for this job, seems to stem from Gary Lineker's comment in his podcast, that the ex-England international shouldn't be disregarded.

Again similarly to Klopp he is out of a job and has some ties to the team, but we would be shocked if he was given the job, what with his failings elsewhere.

How Does Next Manager Betting Work?

Manager betting is a newer advent in football these days. But does offer some interesting prospects and often great odds, if one knows what to look for.

With this in mind, however, there are some rules surrounding this bettors should be aware of.

This market is only running until the 1st of December at 23:00. This may well end up being extended but as of yet shows no signs of this.

All this means is that Southgate’s departure and the next permanent manager must be announced before this date, for your bets to count.

Should a caretaker manager be appointed in the interim, and it is one of the ones wagered upon then bets will be cashed as a win if:

• They are announced as the permanent manager
• They manage four international games

Should the potential new manager not have odds provided by Sky Bet others are available on request via their ‘RequestABet’ function.