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Gareth Southgate a shock candidate to take over at former club after England exit despite effectively ruling himself out of running for Man Utd job

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  • Southgate linked with former club
  • Said he would not take a job for a year
  • Left England job after Euro 2024 final defeat
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Per The Guardian, Palace are considering Glasner's future after a dismal start to the season which has seen the club fail to win any of their first eight games. Palace have secured three points but have done so via draws with Chelsea, Leicester and Manchester United. As Palace look to potential replacements, Southgate is seen as a valid option.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The ex-England boss played for Palace between 1988 and 1995, captaining the club at the age of 23. He is available and the report claims he will be considered if Glasner is sacked, along with fellow potential candidates Graham Potter and David Moyes.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Southgate has previously played down the prospect of heading into club management immediately after his England resignation, insisting he is "certain" he will not take a coaching job in the next year. He had been linked with United.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Palace play Tottenham this weekend and will go in search of their first win of the season. Another defeat could well see Glasner searching for a new job.