Julius OkorieAs the search for Successor of former England coach Gareth Southgate continues, the English FA has dished out an official advertisement for the now vacant job.
The FA advertised the role on its website specifying requirements for the new Three Lions boss.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe man for the job according to the advertisement must have “a strong track record of delivering results in the Premier League”; Graham Potter and Eddie Howe are among the early frontrunners
The FA however said it has “already identified a number of candidates” after Southgate announced his resignation from the role on July 16. The job will however not be a tea party for the new coach as he has his job cut out for him and achievement he must have to make.
The first bullet point in the job description specifies the need to “win a major tournament”. England’s men’s team have not won a major trophy since the 1966 World Cup.
It also says the successful candidate will “have significant experience of English football, with a strong track record delivering results in the Premier League and/or leading international competitions”.
Other job requirements include being “experienced in successfully identifying, managing and developing English qualified players” and being “highly resilient and comfortable in a very high-profile role with intense public scrutiny”.
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The FA has set a deadline of August 2 for applications. England’s next game is against the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League on September 7.
The FA’s England men’s manager job spec in full
“We are currently overseeing a highly targeted process to appoint the next Head Coach of the England Men’s Senior Team.
“Our succession planning process has already identified a number of candidates; in addition to this we are committed to open recruitment processes in the football industry and are interested in hearing from individuals who meet the following criteria:
The role…
Lead and develop the England senior men’s team to win a major tournament and be consistently ranked as one of the top teams in the world.
Must Have For The Man That Will Lead Three Lions Of England
Provide inspiring leadership to a world class, multi-disciplinary technical team based at St. George’s Park.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clubs who employ English qualified players.
*Will hold a UEFA Pro License
*Will have significant experience of English football, with a strong track record delivering results in the Premier League and/or leading international competitions.
*Will be an exceptional leader who understands and will enjoy the international football environment.
*Will be experienced in successfully identifying, managing and developing English qualified players.
*Will be highly resilient and comfortable in a very high-profile role with intense public scrutiny.
*Will have a track record of creating a high performing, positive team culture and environment.
*Will have strong personal values and integrity and understand and embrace the role that the England Men’s Senior Team Head Coach has inspiring the nation.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
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