Pep Guardiola in reported talks with Italy – would England come calling?
If Guardiola was ready to return to management, would the English FA make an approach?
England finished third at the World Cup, their highest place in the men’s tournament since winning it in 1966.
However, coach Thomas Tuchel was widely criticized following the 2-1 defeat against Argentina in the semi-final, as his defensive substitutions were thought to have contributed to the Three Lions’ failure to hold on to their 1-0 advantage.
Tuchel, 52, signed a two-year contract extension in February after being appointed in January 2025 and remains backed by the FA.
But former England captain Wayne Rooney felt the FA could “go and get” Guardiola if he was available.
Following England’s defeat to Argentina, Rooney said on The Wayne Rooney Show: “I don’t see anyone there at the moment unless you go and get Pep Guardiola. If Pep is available maybe you go and get him.”
“If we dismiss him [Tuchel]Which managers will we bring in? And apart from Guardiola, I don’t think there is anyone as good as Thomas Tuchel.”
The FA approached Guardiola before appointing Tuchel. verbal agreement, external Guardiola remained at Manchester City.
During his ten years in England, Guardiola won 20 trophies, including the Premier League six times, the FA Cup three times, the League Cup five times and the Community Shield three times.
He also won the Champions League in 2023, followed by the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
