Revealed: What England and Gareth Southgate plan to do next after the Three Lions boss announced he was quitting without telling his players first

Gareth Southgate has called time on his reign as England manager and sparked a frantic global scramble to replace him. Gareth Southgate has called time on his coaching spell in charge of the England men's team Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe is considered the front runner to take over from Southgate England's U21's coach Lee Carsley could find himself ahead in the race due to his nationality But Argentinian coach Pochettino, who has a relationship with England’s technical director John McDermott, is a candidate interesting senior figures at the FA. Five early contenders to replace Southgate Eddie Howe - 5-2 Bookies’ favourite after masterminding the Newcastle revolution Mauricio Pochettino - 9-1 Looking for next role after leaving Chelsea - and steeped in English football after five years at Spurs Thomas Tuchel - 18-1 Left Bayern Munich at the end of the season - having overseen Harry Kane’s blockbuster debut season Graham Potter - 3-1 Lasted 31 games at Chelsea and hasn’t worked since, but superb at Brighton Lee Carsley - 7-2 Led England U21s to Euros glory last year and could step up, at least as interim boss There is a feeling that the honour of managing England would supersede issues over a possible pay reduction if it emerges Howe is the candidate the FA want to pursue. Graham Potter is available, having opted not to take a new position since leaving Chelsea Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman ruled herself out of the contest after her side's 0-0 draw with Sweden on Tuesday The FA believe their search for a new boss is in a good place with many in the organisation having expected Southgate to leave after Euro 2024 regardless of how the tournament ended. ‘Thank you, England — for everything.’ Bullingham added: ‘I would like to pay tribute to Gareth Southgate and to Steve Holland for everything they have achieved.