Old Redknapp: The FA Should Give Gerrard and Lampard a Chance to Compete for the England Manager Role

Football legend Harry Redknapp has penned a column in The Sun, discussing the next manager of the England national team. He strongly supports Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, believing that the “Gerrard-Lampard duo” have the capability to take charge of the Three Lions.

Redknapp stated, “In the eyes of the Football Association (FA), Southgate’s successor should come from either Eddie Howe or Graham Potter. The FA may not even be considering Gerrard or Lampard, yet with their abilities, they could easily handle the job for the Three Lions.”

Redknapp then discussed the achievements of the duo as managers: “During his time managing Chelsea, Lampard led the team to the FA Cup final in his first season and secured a fourth-place finish, earning them a spot in the Champions League. While managing a troubled Everton, he also managed to keep them in the Premier League. During his time at Rangers, Gerrard led the team to win the Scottish Premiership title undefeated, which was the club’s first league championship in ten years. Yet, people often overlook Gerrard’s success at Rangers, focusing instead on his struggles at Aston Villa.”

Redknapp continued by highlighting the strengths of the duo: “Whether it’s Gerrard or Lampard as manager, they would both earn the respect of players and fans. If they are ruled out due to a single failure, England will never find the right person for the job. During their playing careers, both stepped up in critical moments. To become the manager of the England team requires that kind of resilience under pressure.”