
Harry Redknapp has warned Gareth Southgate that he may have to steer England to Euro 2024 glory to have any hope of becoming Manchester United manager.
Southgate has entered into the final six months of his contract as he prepares to lead England into this summer’s eagerly anticipated tournament, kicking off on June 14, and the Football Association are keen for the 53-year-old to sign an extension.
But Southgate has refused to give any assurances over his future and speculation has been mounting that he could be poised to move into club management, regardless of England’s success – or otherwise – in Germany.
Southgate, who took charge of the Three Lions back in 2016, has reportedly been identified as one of Manchester United’s top targets to replace Erik ten Hag should the Dutchman be relieved of his duties at Old Trafford.
It’s understood Southgate is greatly admired by United’s new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and was even in attendance at the 60th birthday celebrations of Sir Dave Brailsford, INEOS’ director of sport, in February.
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However, United’s shock FA Cup final victory over Manchester City strengthened Ten Hag’s case to stay on as head coach at the Theatre of Dreams and the Red Devils are still yet to make a final decision over the position.
The likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Kieran McKenna, Roberto De Zerbi and Thomas Tuchel have also been linked with the job and Redknapp believes Southgate will need to impress with England this summer to assert himself as the standout candidate.

Quizzed on Southgate’s chances of being considered by United, Redknapp told Manchester Evening News: ‘I think it depends how he does.
‘If we have a disaster in the Euros, I wouldn’t think he’s going to suddenly become Man United manager, if they’re on the horizon.
‘I think Gareth has done a good job and he’ll probably hopefully win it and stay on. But if he doesn’t, it depends on how he does.’

The former Tottenham and QPR manager added: ‘If we come away from the tournament not being very successful, then he’s not going to walk in to a new job. The chances are he wouldn’t walk into a Man United.
‘And if he does come out as a winner, he’s got great options, and the chances are if the Man United job is available, he’d be favourite.
‘If we win it, the country would want to keep him on as England manager, take us to the next World Cup. So it depends on what comes out of this tournament.’

Southgate has been keen to distance himself from rumours linking him with United and has said his contract situation ‘is not an issue and never has been’, despite his current deal expiring in December.
‘For me, it’s not an issue and never has been,’ he told reporters ahead of England’s Euro 2024 warm-up games with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland.
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‘I have to deliver a successful tournament for England and there’s enough work involved in that. I think everybody would expect that’s where my focus should be.
‘There will always be speculation about managers, because if you lose a couple of games, you’re in trouble – you win a couple of games and it is a different agenda.
‘But for me, it [Euro 2024] is a brilliant opportunity. We’re looking forward to the tournament.
‘My focus is on how do we go a step further than we went in the last Euros.’
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