FA advertises men’s manager vacancy as search for Gareth Southgate’s successor continues

The FA has formally advertised the England men’s manager vacancy on its website as the search for Gareth Southgate’s successor continues.

English football’s governing body says it has “already identified a number of candidates” after Southgate announced his resignation from the role on July 16.

The first bullet point in the job description specifies the need to “win a major tournament”. England’s men’s team have not won a major trophy since the 1966 World Cup.

It also says the successful candidate will “have significant experience of English football, with a strong track record delivering results in the Premier League and/or leading international competitions”.

Other job requirements include being “experienced in successfully identifying, managing and developing English qualified players” and being “highly resilient and comfortable in a very high-profile role with intense public scrutiny”.

The FA has set a deadline of August 2 for applications. England’s next game is against the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League on September 7.

The FA’s England men’s manager job spec in full
“We are currently overseeing a highly targeted process to appoint the next Head Coach of the England Men’s Senior Team.

“Our succession planning process has already identified a number of candidates; in addition to this we are committed to open recruitment processes in the football industry and are interested in hearing from individuals who meet the following criteria:

The role…

Lead and develop the England senior men’s team to win a major tournament and be consistently ranked as one of the top teams in the world.
Provide inspiring leadership to a world class, multi-disciplinary technical team based at St. George’s Park.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clubs who employ English qualified players.
The successful candidate…

Will hold a UEFA Pro License.
Will have significant experience of English football, with a strong track record delivering results in the Premier League and/or leading international competitions.
Will be an exceptional leader who understands and will enjoy the international football environment.
Will be experienced in successfully identifying, managing and developing English qualified players.
Will be highly resilient and comfortable in a very high-profile role with intense public scrutiny.
Will have a track record of creating a high performing, positive team culture and environment.
Will have strong personal values and integrity and understand and embrace the role that the England Men’s Senior Team Head Coach has inspiring the nation.

Source: Skysport