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'It will be a brave man who takes on that job!' - Sven Goran-Eriksson reveals his concern for England's next manager as FA continue search for Gareth Southgate's permanent replacement

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England <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lee-carsley-appointed-interim-england-head-coach-gareth-southgate-departure-fa-explain-decision-under-21s/bltb501203223300241" target="_self">appointed Lee Carsley</a> as interim manager this week following Southgate's departure last month. And Eriksson, who was in charge of England between 2001 and 2006, believes the criticism of Southgate highlights expectations on his successor, with fans seemingly expecting a tournament win and 'everything else being a failure.'

WHAT HAPPENED?

Eriksson was speaking having been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, leaving him with months to live. The 76-year-old defended Southgate, who had been criticised for his tactics during Euro 2024, despite England reaching their second successive final in the competition. Southgate <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gareth-southgate-resigns-as-england-manager-emotional-statement-after-euro-2024-final-heartbreak/bltd1a723cfd0ac920e" target="_self">resigned from his role</a> after England's loss to Spain last month.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

“Think of the pressure the new manager will have on his shoulders," Eriksson told <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/aug/10/i-try-not-to-think-about-dying-sven-goran-eriksson-on-his-terminal-illness-scandal-and-why-he-feels-sorry-for-the-next-england-manager" target="_self">The Guardian</a>. "Southgate – two finals, one semifinal, and that’s not good enough for the English. So the next one has to win. Everything else is a failure. "I feel sorry for whoever comes in. If he doesn’t win a big tournament, he will be criticised – and the players, of course. It will be a brave man who takes on that job.”

WHAT ERIKSSON SAID

Carsley will lead England's next games in September, with Nations League games against Ireland and Finland. The England under-21 boss will oversee the senior side while the FA continue their search for a permanent successor to Southgate. The likes of Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel are expected to be contenders for the full-time role, while Manchester City's Pep Guardiola <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/pep-guardiola-responds-england-job-lee-carsley-interim-man-city-etihad/bltb5c601197694a781" target="_self">has also been linked</a>.

WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

'It will be a brave man who takes on that job!' - Sven Goran-Eriksson reveals his concern for England's next manager as FA continue search for Gareth Southgate's permanent replacement | Goal.com

Sven-Goran Eriksson has admitted only a &apos;brave man&apos; would replace Gareth Southgate as England manager due to the expectations to win a tournament.

&apos;It will be a brave man who takes on that job!&apos; - Sven Goran-Eriksson reveals his concern for England&apos;s next manager as FA continue search for Gareth Southgate&apos;s permanent replacement