But should the manager be English? It is a moment of devastation for England’s football fans — but also a time for hope, as Southgate resigns the top role. Some say Jurgen Klopp is just "Ger-man" for the job.
'Klopp at any cost' campaign builds
But should the manager be English? It is a moment of devastation for England's football fans - but also a time for hope, as Southgate resigns the top role. Some say Jurgen Klopp is just "Ger-man" for the job.
It was a day of national tragedy. One journalist said England were "destined to be losers".1 The headlines read "Heartbreak, again" and "The Lions weep tonight."2
With tears streaming down their faces on the long trip home after watching England's 11th Euro failure, Lions fans across the country experienced a taste of what Germans call Weltschmerz: the painful feeling when reality fails to match the glory you have imagined.
What a mess - or, as the Germans might call it, a Kuddelmuddel.3 It was no surprise when Southgate decided to stand down, glumly pronouncing that "as a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to manage England".
In a spark of irony, the next manager may not be an Englishman at all. From Gary Lineker to Richard Keys, football devotees are clamouringShouting or struggling for attention. for Southgate to be replaced by none other than legendary German manager Jurgen Klopp.
Why not have a German manager? Some say the foundation of our English and German personalities is the same. We are two of the heaviest drinkers in the continent, both partial to a frothy pint.4 We have the same dry, deadpan humour. And, crucially, we are two of the most football-crazy countries in the world.5
Though they have had a little more to celebrate than us when it comes to the beautiful game. Germany has won three European championships, a close second to frontrunnerThe person, animal, or organisation that is most likely to win something. Spain's four, and four FIFA World Cups.
Perhaps Gary Lineker summarised it best when he said "football is a simple game - 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes, and at the end, the Germans always win".
By comparison, our men's football team under English managers has failed to collect many trophies. The last English manager to win significantly was Harry Redknapp in 2008.
But not everyone is Klopptimistic. Brazil, France and Italy, some of the world's best footballing nations, have only ever won big with native managers.
Many believe it comes down to cultural understanding: only a native manager can fully account for their national team's style of play.
If there is one great argument for a non-native manager, it is Sarina Wiegman; the Dutch football manager led England's Lionesses to a decisive win in the Women's 2022 UEFA Euro - our only ever Euro victory.
But should the manager be English?
Yes: We need somebody who understands England's relationship with football and our highly individual style of play. We will not find that in somebody who was raised in a different culture, however similar it might be to ours.
No: Clearly, English managers are not bringing us sporting success. We need to start reaching further afield, and where better than Germany, with its history of football triumph?
Or... Football is all about bringing different cultures together and engaging in exchange. We might benefit from having an outsider's perspective.
Clamouring - Shouting or struggling for attention.
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‘Klopp at any cost’ campaign builds

Glossary
Clamouring - Shouting or struggling for attention.
Frontrunner - The person, animal, or organisation that is most likely to win something.