The Football Association is keen to tempt Gareth Southgate into taking charge of England at the World Cup, regardless of the outcome of Sunday’s crucial final.
Southgate will lead the nation into the Euro 2024 final in Berlin with uncertainty surrounding his future.
His current contract expires in December but any decision to leave would be made well in advance with England’s next set of matches scheduled for September.
There is a growing feeling that Southgate will leave his post after the Euros amid fan discontent with his management.
But England’s euphoric run to the Euros final in Berlin this weekend, where they will face Spain, has reaffirmed the FA’s stance that Southgate remains the best person for the job.
Gareth Southgate will be asked to stay as England manager until the World Cup, regardless of the final result of Euro 2024
The 53-year-old has led the Three Lions to two consecutive European Championship finals.
The FA remains firmly convinced that Southgate remains the best person to lead England forward.
And English football’s governing body will tell Southgate they want him to remain in charge for at least another two years, leading up to USA 2026, once the current tournament ends, even if they lose on Sunday.
Southgate’s reunion with a disgruntled fanbase who pelted him with plastic beer cups during the group stage could pave the way for a new contract for the England manager.
The 53-year-old has been tight-lipped about his thoughts on his future beyond Euro 2024, adding to the uncertainty in recent months.
Indeed, Southgate, win or lose on Sunday, has probably already decided he wants to be in charge again.
He was a contender to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United but the Dutchman has signed a new contract at Old Trafford.
If Southgate leaves, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, Mauricio Pochettino and Graham Potter would all be candidates to replace him.
Meanwhile, Southgate admits his side will need to produce a “perfect” performance to overcome Spain in the Euros final.
The Spanish are widely regarded as the most complete team here in Germany, while England’s early performances during the tournament were widely criticised.
Reconnecting with a disgruntled fan base that pointed plastic beer cups at him would pave the way for a new contract.
However, Southgate is keeping his cards close to his chest as to what he is looking for.
And Southgate said: ‘They would be the favourites because of what they have done in this tournament. They have been the best team.
“They have one more day and in the last three finals, maybe more, it has been quite important, so we have to recover. Tactically we will have to be perfect because they are a very good team.”
Kieran Trippier, who was substituted at half-time of the semi-final win over the Netherlands with a suspected groin problem, is expected to be fit enough to train ahead of Sunday’s final.
