Everton’s Frank Lampard looks unlikely to become the next England manager with The FA ruling that he isn’t at the level required yet.
That’s according to the Daily Star, who claim that The FA are looking at managers after England’s World Cup exit.
Gareth Southgate hasn’t yet decided whether or not to stay in the job after losing 2-1 to France on Saturday.
England need to have potential replacements in mind but it’s stated that Lampard isn’t in contention.
The FA allegedly feel that Lampard and Steven Gerrard – who racked up England caps in their playing days – are considered to be not good enough for the job.
Lampard is attempting to keep Everton up again whilst Gerrard has lost his job as Aston Villa boss.
It’s worth remembering though that Southgate was in charge of Middlesbrough for their Premier League relegation and was then sacked with Boro in the Championship.
That means the door isn’t completely closed for anybody down the line but right now, Lampard isn’t considered an option.
FA right to avoid Lampard for now
The FA would no doubt love to have a former England player in charge of the Three Lions.
Gerrard, Lampard, Wayne Rooney, whoever it may be – the idea of being an England great and then becoming manager is an emotional one.
Yet right now, there are few reasons to appoint Lampard.
Developing young players at Chelsea was a strong suit for Lampard and he has done similar with Anthony Gordon at Everton.
Yet 12 wins in 38 games as Everton boss isn’t exactly England manager form and he finds himself in another relegation battle.
Lampard is still only 44 and continues to learn on the job, but that means it’s just too soon for him to become the next England manager.
Maybe it comes one day, maybe Lampard has to take a few hits to eventually rise up into that role, but now is not the time.
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