Would Guardiola manage England?
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 14 October 2024
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
As things stand, Pep Guardiola’s contract expires at Manchester City at the end of the season..
Meanwhile, the English Football Association are still to announce a permanent replacement for Gareth Southgate.
So, is there any chance Guardiola would manage England?
The Athletic's senior football writer Oli Kay and Man City writer Sam Lee join Ayo Akinwolere to discuss Guardiola's future as well as England's search for a permanent successor.
England writer Jack Pitt-Brooke also drops by following the 3-1 win over Finland to assess Lee Carsley's position as interim head coach.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Oli Kay and Sam Lee
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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| 1:13.1 | Hello, I'm Ayahu Aki Mulare and welcome to the Athletic FC podcast. |
| 1:17.4 | As things stand, Pep Guardiola's contract expires at Manchester City at the end of the season. |
| 1:22.6 | Meanwhile, the English Football Association is still to announce a permanent replacement for Gareth Southgate. |
| 1:29.5 | So is there any chance Guadiola would manage England? |
| 1:36.2 | Right, I'm joined by the Athletic Senior Football Writer Olly Kay and our Manchester City writer Sam Lee as well. |
| 1:41.9 | Now before we get to Olly and Sam, let's get a little word in from our England writer, |
| 1:47.0 | Jack Pitt Brook, who was out in Helsinki for Sunday's 3-1 win over Finland. |
| 1:52.1 | This is what he makes on how England's search for a new permanent coach has changed over the last week. |
| 1:59.4 | So the big question really from the last few days is not so much the results on the pitch. |
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