5 reasons why Gareth Southgate should get the England job

Players seem to like his methods

A number of players have spoken glowingly about Southgate’s impact since taking over as interim boss, and it is praise that is going to do him good in his bid to get the job permanently.

Captain Rooney, defender Gary Cahill and forward Daniel Sturridge have all come out and spoke highly of Southgate’s early influence on the national team, which the FA will surely listen to as they bid to have a settled England team.

Players want a manager they enjoy playing under and, more importantly, respect, and it appears that Southgate is already beginning to earn that in his first few weeks in charge.