English coaches have been at the forefront of competing with some of the best managers for the top jobs in Europe. With the era of managers like Alex Fergusson ending years ago, active ones are carrying the torch, especially in the EPL. Also, we’ll continue seeing the development of new-generation managers, considering the level of the league.
That said, let’s look at these coaches and review their achievements, both in England and other top leagues. Here are the most decorated active English managers.
Gareth Southgate - England national team
The three lions' head coach is one of the famous football managers who has been the top manager of the England national team since 2016. The former player, who primarily operated as a defender or a midfielder, is managing some of the prolific big names in football, such as Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, and Bukayo Saka, other big names.
Gareth Southgate reached the finals of the last EURO competition though they were unlucky to lose to Italy in a penalty shootout. Additionally, he has an impressive track record in the World Cup tournaments, managing to achieve the following:
- Semi-final appearance in the 2018 competition.
- Reaching the quatre-finals in the latest 2022 Qatar tournament
Gareth began his managerial career at Middlesbrough, where he first tasted being a professional manager. At Boro, Gareth Southgate was their former player who had played for them in his footballing career.
Brendan Rogers
The former Liverpool manager, currently managing the 2016 Premier League winners Leicester City, is among the best in the premier league. Bradan Rogers helped Leicester to lift their first-ever FA cup in the 2020-2021 season.
His trophy record does get better if you consider his achievements in the top Scottish league, where he managed to win the following with Celtic:
- 2-times Scottish Champion
- 2-times Scottish Cup
- 3-times Scottish League Cup winner
Eddie Howe - Newcastle United
Edward John Frank Howe, the head coach of Newcastle United, who is currently fifth in the English Premier league table, is also among the great managers in England. The premier league is among sports betting enthusiasts' most popular football leagues. Players can now enjoy limitless wagering on their favourite sports, such as football and casino games on Non-Gamstop betting sites.
The team is undoubtedly the most improved this season, finishing 11th in the 21/22 season. Fans will be happy to participate in the UCL if not the EUROPA league, a feat not achieved in a long time.
Howe is well known among Bournemouth football club fans, where he fought hard for this team to avoid relegation from the top league. Another latest achievement for Eddie Howe is enabling Newcastle United to reach the Carabao cup final, which they lost to Manchester United at Wembley.
Sean Dyche - Everton
The former Burnley FC and Watford manager is a brilliant manager known for his ability to read the game so fast, having been the longest-serving manager in the EPL. The former player, who in his footballing career operated as a center-back, is currently managing Everton Football club, who are in danger of relegation. However, the appointment of Sean Dyche gave fans fresh hopes of finishing the league in a good position now that they have a proper manager in place.
Honorable Mentions
Steven Gerrard
The former Liverpool player is a legend at Anfield, where he spent much of his footballing career. The midfield maestro is known to be one of the best football midfielders ever to play football, ranked with the likes of Lampard and Xavi.
After retiring, he joined a coaching career and has managed several football clubs. He worked at Aston Villa football club lately before being sacked after a run of unpleasant results. However, before his job at Villa, he coached Celtic FC, where he won the Scottish premiership.
Frank Lampard
Lampard is another pure-class footballer whose ability can never be doubted. Frank Lampard is a familiar name to all English football lovers, especially Chelsea fans. He is one of their best players.
To the delight of his club’s fans, Frank Lampard returned to this club as a manager, where he was part of developing young players like Reece James and Mason Mount. His next job was at Everton, where he recently got sacked, and Sean Dyche was appointed.
Conclusion
Football being the most popular sport, it’s no surprise that it has the best coaches. These managers have led several teams to great heights, making them very valuable. Apart from the coaches above, several other great English coaches have done well. The list is not exhaustive, but these are currently among the most decorated.
