Guardiola leads next England manager odds as Tuchel vows to stay after World Cup exit

Thomas Tuchel has stated he intends to honour his contract and lead England into Euro 2028, with the Football Association publicly backing him to continue despite widespread criticism of his decisions during a World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham has voiced his support for the 52-year-old manager, strongly indicating that a change of England boss is unlikely in the near term. Tuchel’s deal runs through to the 2028 European Championship, giving the governing body a clear framework to resist calls for an immediate change.

Should Tuchel’s position become untenable, bookmakers currently make Pep Guardiola the clear frontrunner to succeed him at 10/3. The Spaniard recently ended his tenure at Manchester City, leaving him available for a potential move into international management.

Mauricio Pochettino sits second in the market at 7/1 after guiding the United States to the round of 16 at the World Cup, a result that has raised his profile as a potential England candidate. Former interim England boss Lee Carsley is close behind at 15/2.

Among the English coaches in contention, Gareth Southgate is priced at 10/1 for a return to the role he vacated two years ago. Sweden manager Graham Potter is listed at 11/1, while Frank Lampard — preparing to lead Coventry City in the Premier League next season — is available at 12/1.

Further down the market, former Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna is at 16/1 and Aston Villa’s Unai Emery at 20/1. Steven Gerrard rounds out the leading contenders at 22/1.

Next England manager odds

Pep Guardiola — 10/3

Mauricio Pochettino — 7/1

Lee Carsley — 15/2

Gareth Southgate — 10/1

Graham Potter — 11/1

Frank Lampard — 12/1

Kieran McKenna — 16/1

Unai Emery — 20/1

Steven Gerrard — 22/1