5 reasons why Gareth Southgate should not get the England job

Lack of managerial experience

Apart from his stint with the Under-21 side, Southgate has very little management experience.

He spent three years at Middlesbrough between 2006 and 2009 and, although he kept Boro in the top-flight in 2007 and 2008, Southgate was in charge when the Teesside club got relegated in 2009.

He then lost his job just a few months into the Championship season. It’s hardly a managerial career worthy of the England job.

Yes, he has done well with the Under-21’s, but look at his indifferent tournament record with them, and there are still question marks about his overall managerial abilities.