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Former Manchester United coach Kieran McKenna is a shock candidate to be the England nationwide group’s new supervisor.
The 38 12 months previous labored at United from 2016 till 2021 in a variety of positions from below 18s supervisor to an assistant coach below Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
In 2021, he left to turn into the senior coach at Ipswich City and has guided them to back-to-back promotions to the Premier League.
The Northern Irishman’s “exciting” attacking set up has impressed many and he was linked to the United, Chelsea and Liverpool jobs earlier than signing a new deal to remain at Portman Highway in Could.
Subsequently many followers and pundits are eager to witness the thrilling younger supervisor’s progress within the Premier League as he appears destined to achieve the highest of soccer administration.
The Sun report that McKenna “is a shock contender for the England job” as “the FA are looking for a successor to Gareth Southgate”.
The Englishman not too long ago resigned after England’s 2-1 loss to Spain within the remaining of Euro 2024.
Curiously, the FA technical director John McDermott, is liable for drawing up the shortlist and he labored with the Ipswich supervisor when he was at Tottenham Hotspur.
“McDermott was Spurs’ head of teaching and improvement and he is a large fan of what McKenna has achieved.”
While McKenna’s fast future appears to be in East Anglia after signing a brand new contract in the summertime, he has been tipped by many to turn into the supervisor of United at some stage.
Former United ahead Louis Saha has already given his backing, claiming that he could be a well-liked alternative amongst the supporters of the membership.
United have already reportedly held talks together with his representatives and he would certainly be eager on the job sooner or later, when Erik ten Hag ultimately does depart.
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