"I've always said this." Wenger believes England should be coached by an Englishman
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
With England currently without a permanent head coach, the Football Association is considering various candidates, including foreign managers. However, former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has voiced opposition to this idea.
Details: As one of the Premier League's most successful managers, Wenger believes that England's national team is at a level where it should be led by a homegrown coach.
Quote: "It's very important that the coach is English. I've always said this. A country like England, with such deep football passion and the team structure it has, requires a leader from your own nation. Imagine being a French manager and playing against England.
When the English anthem plays, you won't sing it, nor will you sing the anthem of the team you’re managing. I find it a bit strange. That's why I prefer what feels natural—having an Englishman lead," Wenger said in an interview with beIN.
Reminder: Among the candidates are former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and current Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Interim England manager Lee Carsley is unlikely to shed the "interim" label on his role.
