The country thought football was coming home last week, until England didn't get over the line in the Euros final.

Ever since, people have been wondering what lies ahead for the team and manager Gareth Southgate - but now he's confirmed he will be standing down.

The Three Lions boss, 53, has been at the helm for eight years and guided England to successive Euros finals. His contract was due to expire later this year.

Footy fans are already predicting who will replace him - from the wishful thinking to the totally outrageous. It all started after a post was shared by VeryBritishProblems on X, reading: "Gareth Southgate has resigned. Who should be the next England manager? (Ridiculous answers only, please)." Naturally, people were only too happy to offer their suggestions.

One person replied: "Personally, I'd like to see Mr Blobby step up." Another shared a picture of a lettuce, and added: " Liz Truss."

A third replied: "My choice for his replacement is Boris Johnson, who will deliver an oven-ready World Cup in record time." Meanwhile, a fourth commented: "Certain that others have written the same thing but, of course, Mr Bean. There is no better person for the job."

Some people did opt for football-related suggestions, such as Gary Lineker and Harry Kane. Though they may not have been everyone's choice, they do at least know a thing or two about the game.

Others couldn't help but make weird and wonderful suggestions though - from Miriam Margolyes to Gyles Brandreth and Jacob Rees-Mogg, so many random names were doing the rounds.

One more chimed in with: "Danny Dyer, mainly for the post match interviews." Another joked: "Ted Lasso is clearly the man for the job. The success he achieved with AFC Richmond could easily be replicated at national level."

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