Gareth Southgate among four candidates for USA head coach role

Gareth Southgate is one of four candidates being considered to become the next head coach of the United States men’s national team.

The United States are searching for a new manager after Mauricio Pochettino left the role to take charge of Manchester United.

According to Teamtalk, Southgate has been included on a four-man shortlist for the position. The former England manager is joined by former Portugal boss Roberto Martinez, former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

Despite moving to Manchester United, Pochettino is expected to remain in charge of the United States for their two matches in December.

That arrangement gives the US team time to assess their options before appointing the coach they believe is best suited to the role. The successful candidate is due to begin work with the United States in March.

Pochettino had originally been expected to remain under contract with the national team until 2030.

Southgate left his position as England manager after Euro 2024. He was replaced by German coach Thomas Tuchel.