5 reasons why Gareth Southgate should get the England job

He has shown a ruthless side not many knew existed

A lot has been made about how some players are guaranteed to start for England, even if their form and recent performances have not been up to scratch.

Yet Southgate has set a precedence with regard to that issue.

He made a particularly interesting, and in some people’s view a long overdue, decision to drop Rooney against Slovenia.

Citing tactical reasons, the former Middlesbrough boss proved that regardless whether you wear the captain’s armband or are England’s highest scorer, you are not guaranteed a starting berth.

Southgate has set a precedence now which some of his predecessors didn’t, and it’s one that, if he maintains, can only benefit England in the long run.