Pep Guardiola reportedly in talks with Italy – will England call?

If Guardiola is ready to return to management, will the FA prepare his approach?

England finished third in the men’s World Cup, their highest finish since winning in 1966.

But manager Thomas Tuchel has come under fire after the 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, after his defense failed to secure a 1-0 win for the Three Lions.

Tuchel, 52, signed a two-year contract extension in February that runs until January 2025. He retains the support of the FA.

But former England captain Wayne Rooney felt Guardiola could “go and get him” if the FA became available.

After England’s defeat to Argentina, Rooney said on The Wayne Rooney Show: “Unless you bring Pep Guardiola, I don’t see anyone else at the minute. If Pep is available, you should probably go and bring him.”

“If we sack him (Tuchel), what kind of managers will we bring in? And I don’t think there is anyone as good as Thomas Tuchel, except Guardiola.”

The FA approached Guardiola before appointing Tuchel, according to reports Oral agreement, External On the spot, Guardiola will remain at Manchester City.

During his decade in England, Guardiola won 20 trophies, including the Premier League six times, the FA Cup three times, the League Cup five times and the Community Shield three times.

He won the Champions League in 2023, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.