Report: Odds-on favourite Southgate not interested in succeeding Hodgson

Gareth Southgate, the under-21 England manager whom many considered next in line for the senior gig, has no interest in succeeding Roy Hodgson, according to the Guardian's Dominic Fifield.

Fifield adds that Southgate is hesitant to consider the job even on a temporary basis, with a jump back into club management firmly on his mind. The former Middlesbrough boss has one more year left on his contract with the FA, and he apparently doesn't believe he has the experience to lead the Three Lions into a new era on the international stage.

FA chief executive Martin Glenn said during England's wrap-up press conference Tuesday that "we have an interim plan in mind." Glenn wouldn't mention names, but the consensus was that he was referring to Southgate.

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This latest development would force the FA to reevaluate its approach for a successor. Southgate harbours fears that he would risk damaging his reputation if he failed to achieve results immediately with England starting September in World Cup qualifying, according to Fifield.

It's clear that Southgate is under the impression that he's not a No. 1 choice for the job in the long term. He has been in charge of the youth team since 2013.

Glenn Hoddle and Jurgen Klinsmann are next in the running with the bookmakers.

Chief executive Glenn, technical director Dan Ashworth, and vice-chairman David Gill will oversee the hiring process and intend to consult senior figures before making a decision.