Spain's 5-3 win over France to capture the Olympic gold medal has capped off what has already been an impressive summer for the country's sporting program.

Under-21s boss Lee Carsley has been appointed interim England manager for the upcoming Nations League games as the search for Gareth Southgate's successor continues.

He is confirmed for September’s Nations League gamesFA says under-21s coach could stay ‘throughout autumn’ Lee Carsley will take interim charge of England while the search for Gareth Southgate’s successor continues, the Football Association has said. The FA said in a statement that Carsley would step up from his role as the the Under-21 manager for next month’s Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland “with a view to remaining in the position throughout autumn while the FA’s recruitment process for a new permanent head coach continues”. Continue reading...

Howe among frontrunners to replace Gareth SouthgateHe wants assurances of autonomy from club’s hierarchy Eddie Howe has opened the door to a potential approach from the Football Association regarding the England manager’s vacancy by warning Newcastle’s revamped hierarchy that he could reconsider his future there if they fail to offer him sufficient autonomy. Speaking at Newcastle’s pre-season training camp in southern Germany, Howe insisted he had a “burning desire” to lead the north-east club to a trophy, but he also flexed his muscles sufficiently to suggest that, if the right “boundaries” are not established in regards to a role he has held at St James’ Park since November 2021, he could be receptive to overtures from the FA should it deem him the right man to replace Gareth Southgate. Continue reading...

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he is "committed" to the club as long as he is "happy and feels supported", after being linked with replacing Gareth Southgate as England manager.

Fancy yourself as the next England manager? The FA has revealed what it expects from the new leader of the Three Lions.

Players at non-league side said it was obvious club had no intention of supporting and developing the women’s side Former players and a coach at Wakefield AFC women’s side have spoken out after the club cut training facilities for the team and then disbanded it without prior notice. Despite the growing popularity of women’s football, especially after England’s Lionesses won the Euros in 2022, many women’s teams still struggle to survive due to a lack of investment and institutional support compared with the men. Continue reading...

Former Chelsea boss out of work since April 2023Ange Postecoglou focused on Spurs despite links Graham Potter avoided comment on links to the vacant England men’s manager’s job after Gareth Southgate’s resignation this week but admitted he is ready to return to work. The former Chelsea boss is among the potential candidates to take the reins after the national team’s Euros final defeat to Spain on Sunday. Ange Postecoglou is another thought to be under consideration but offered a cool response when asked about the vacancy. The Tottenham manager says he is fully focused on his club job despite the speculation. Continue reading...

Graham Potter feels "ready" to return to football management as speculation links him with the England job.

He gave fans moments of pint-launching euphoria but it’s time to find a manager who can achieve the ultimate dream Southgate has earned the right to decide when he leaves given his record. He’s taken us far in tournaments but it’s the stakes rather than the style of football which has brought excitement. Right now I’d take some front-foot football over being runners-up at a major tournament, even if that means going back to crashing out at the round of 16. I think his success should partly be measured in the seeds that have been sown for future England managers. The penalty win against Switzerland at the Euros was my best moment. There was a redemptive quality to it that had roots going as deep as the manager’s miss in 1996. Cathartic. Of the names the bookies are running with, I’d happily take Mauricio Pochettino or Thomas Tuchel. I would also love it if Arsène Wenger threw his name into the hat. Stephen Boden Continue reading...

Our cartoonist reflects on the England manager calling time on the job and clearing out his office at St George’s ParkBuy a copy of his cartoons in the Guardian Print ShopLike what David does? Support our journalism Continue reading...

Spurs boss said to be among targets to replace Gareth SouthgateAustralian led Socceroos for four years and won 2015 Asian Cup Ange Postecoglou is fully focused on bringing success to Tottenham rather than considering a return to international management after being linked with the England job. The Football Association is on the hunt for a new England boss after Gareth Southgate announced his decision to end his eight-year spell in charge, two days after defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Continue reading...

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said after winning Euro 2024: "We've caught up with the demands of modern football." Now a new era of dominance beckons.

Eddie Howe is a leading candidate to replace Gareth Southgate after he stood down as England manager.