Next England football manager: Betting odds
Roy Hodgson resigned after embarrassing defeat to Iceland in Euro 2016 second round
- Gareth Southgate installed by bookmakers as favourite at 6/4
- Eddie Howe, Alan Pardew and Brendan Rogers also in the running for the job
After Roy Hodgson's resignation as England football manager last night following his team's disappointing loss to Iceland at Euro 2016, bookmakers have installed a clear favourite to be his successor.
England under 21 coach Gareth Southgate is the 6/4 favourite with most bookies, despite not having a proven track record with a major club or international side.
In fact, the majority of the frontrunners are in the same position, as the betting odds seem to heavily favour a young and enthusiastic coach with no manangerial baggage.
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is next on 10/1 according to 888sports.com after guiding the club to Premier League survival in their first season as a top-flight club.
Alan Pardew is next on the bookies' list as he also comes in at 10/1, after a distinguished managerial career with various Premier League clubs, including current side Crystal Palace.
Newly-appointed Celtic manager Brendan Rogers also features at 11/1, although it remains to be seen whether he would leave the club after such a short time in charge.
Among the other prices offered by Paddy Power and other bookmakers are a few stand-out candidates.
John Terry is offered at a cool 100/1 after his various run-ins with the FA, and Sven Goran-Eriksson too has a three figure price.
Strangest of all perhaps is PP's offer of 150/1 for Mike Bassett, a fictional character portrayed by comedian Ricky Tomlinson in the 2001 film Mike Bassett: England Manager.
Who is next for the #Eng job? Let's take a look at the candidates... pic.twitter.com/2ExYfaeQI4
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) June 28, 2016