FA: Southgate credible candidate

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Gareth Southgate could be appointed England’s next permanent manager even if they lose their next two games, according to FA chief executive Martin Glenn.

Southgate was placed in caretaker charge of the national team for four games last month following the departure of Sam Allardyce and his first two matches have yielded a win and a draw.

England now have two home games, a World Cup Qualifier against Scotland on November 11 followed by a friendly with Spain four days later, and even if both ended in defeat, Southgate would still be considered as Allardyce’s long term successor.

Among a number of bookmakers, Southgate is the front runner to be offered the post permanently but Glenn refused to be drawn on the matter.

He told Sky Sports News HQ: “I don’t know if he’s favourite. I’m not going to comment on bookmakers’ odd.

“He’s got the team for four games, up until the Spain game in mid-November. After that we don’t have a game until March [against Germany], so we’ve got a bit of time to think.

“Gareth is a credible candidate, he knows the international …

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