• Euro 2024 has completely ended.• Everything is about to become a story.
• What to watch next is the story of the 8 leading European countries, what should be changed or what has already been changed.
Euro 2024 in Germany has completely ended with the final scene in which Spain once again rose to the throne of champions, leaving England with tears streaming down their cheeks as usual. Everything is about to become a story, a residue left in the drawer of memories. Therefore, what is worth watching is what happens next with the 8 leading European nations, what should be changed next, or what changes have already happened.
Spain
It is unclear whether the Spanish stars have completed their seven-day, seven-night “tour” following Sunday’s 2-1 win over England.
But even though he was still intoxicated, changes were starting to hit Spain, one by one.
Initially, it was a transfer of the team captain, Alvaro Morata, who confirmed from his own mouth that he would move from Atletico Madrid to AC Milan.
In terms of the national team, at 31 years old, Morata is not too old to continue, especially with the 2026 World Cup.
But those who are likely to not continue are the senior group, which includes Joselu (34), Nacho Fernandez (34) and Jesus Navas (38), while Dani Carvajal (32) looks fit to continue with the next tournament.
However, what is being watched closely is the news that Luis de la Fuente, the 63-year-old great coach who led Spain to the championship this time, may decide to “step down from the bull’s back” and give up his position in a shocking move.
The story comes from American media such as the Washington Post , which claims that De La Fuente’s representatives have contacted the Uncle Sam Football Federation to confirm “interest” in the job of managing the United States national team , which is currently vacant after the Eagles ordered Greg Berhalter to be fired from his position after the team was eliminated in the first round of the 2024 Copa America.
Although De La Fuente still has a contract with Spain until the 2026 World Cup, reports claim that he may choose to resign himself once the โปรโมชั่น ufabet team has achieved the greatest success. And the USA itself wants a top-level coach to take the reins to lead the team to the 2026 World Cup as one of the host nations.
Of course, in terms of power, led by two young wingers, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, Spain may be able to continue for a long time without much change. But if De La Fuente steps down as reported, it will be interesting to see who will replace him and what the bull’s steps will be like.
England
Lion School is all set with major changes that came just hours after the “How Long?” piece was uploaded to the website yesterday.
Only a hair’s breadth is between “Sir Gareth Southgate” and being the “former England national team manager”
Ultimately, a goal from Mikel Oyarzabal gave Southgate the no.2 option.
It is certain that the issue that needs to be watched next is “who” will ride on the lion’s back.
A myriad of names have been mentioned, both likely and unlikely.
Let’s check the latest pool rates. These rates are the ones that tell which coaches have the highest chance of being selected by the FA.
New England manager odds from William Hill
2/1 – Eddie Howe
5/2 – Graham Potter
3/1 – Lee Carsley
7/1 – Jurgen Klopp 10/1 – Mauricio Pochettino
10/1
– Frank Lampard
16/1 – Thomas Tuchel
25/1 – Pep Guardiola
33/1 – Jose Mourinho 33/1 – Joachim Loew 40/1 – Michael Carrick 50/1
– Steven Gerrard 50/1 – Wayne Rooney 50/1 – Marcelo Bielsa
In fact, we can probably cut out the “moth-luring options” from Pep Guardiola onwards. When considering each name. If they are not already tied to their previous jobs. They are too “inferior” for England to rely on.
Therefore, the most likely ones are the first 4-5 favorites.
And this “insider” said that the FA has the right to choose people close to them to push the team from the U-21 youth team up, just like they did with Southgate and just like Spain did with Luis de la Fuente.
If it comes in this form, the lottery will be drawn on Lee Carsley.
Lee Carsley: Former Everton midfielder (2002-2008), aged 50, was born in Birmingham and is a full-blooded Englishman, but chose to play for the Republic of Ireland (40 caps). After retiring, he had coaching experience in many places, until he was brought in to manage England U-20, followed by U-21 since 2020.
Carsley also has the “class” to back it up, having led the Young Lions, featuring Cole Palmer, Anthony Gordon, Curtis Jones and Levi Colwill, to the U21 European Championship title in the middle of last year, with a 1-0 victory over Spain.
This is the FA’s safest option.
It remains to be seen which path they will ultimately take. Which is likely not long as the UEFA Nations League is only two months away.
France
The French national team has officially announced its retirement from international football, with Olivier Giroud. The country’s all-time top scorer, having scored 57 goals in 137 appearances for the country, saying goodbye at the age of 37.
The one who has not said goodbye yet. But it should be soon is the 33-year-old pair. Antoine Griezmann – N’Golo Kante , unless Kante is not satisfied and ready to continue with another World Cup.
The forces began to change with the times.
But the one who “stays until the day he becomes a monk” is the coach, Didier Deschamps.
The AFF announced just days after their Euro semi-final exit that Deschamps would remain with the team until the 2026 World Cup. Despite already being one of the longest-serving international managers.
Since mid-2012, Deschamps has managed 159 games, winning 101. Drawing 33 and losing 25, winning the World Cup once (2018). Finishing runner-up once (2022) and also finishing runner-up at the Euros once (2016).
As for the Euro semi-final exit in Berlin, the AFFAFAF is forgivable.
How will Deschamps’ 14th and 15th years at the helm of the French national team go? Let’s take a look together.
Netherlands
“Good, but not good enough” is probably the definition of the Netherlands were knocked out of the semi-finals by England in stoppage time. Which may have been considered to be far beyond expectations, given the initial expectations.
Therefore, the project of the turbine team with Ronald Koeman probably does not need to be changed.
As for the squad, the only important players that are likely to change soon are the defenders. The center-back pair of Virgil van Dijk and Stefan de Vrij. With the former having 33 players and the latter having 32 players.
Overall, it is a young team with a long future ahead of them. Including those who were injured and could not go to the Euros, such as Frenkie de Jong or Ten Kopmeiners. When the time is right, they will return to join.
However, one area that the Netherlands should hope for a bit more quality is the center forward. Memphis Depay has been a bit dull in this team and Wout Weghorst. The substitute has not been fully trusted (while Cody Gakpo. One of the Euros’ top scorers has been working well on the left).
Perhaps it’s time for “Joshua Zirkzee” to blossom into their No. 9.
Which Manchester United fans would be very happy if this really happens.
Germany
I saw that you just won the world championship in 2014. But in the blink of an eye, it’s already been ten years.
As for the Euros, let’s not even talk about it, as the last championship was frozen since 1996.
This elimination at home, in one way, is unfortunate, because Miguel Merino ‘s brilliant goal was scored in the 119th minute. But in another way, it is a failure, only reaching the quarter-finals.
However, Julian Nagelsmann only joined the team 7-8 months before this Euro. So he will continue to be in this job for a long time.
It is interesting to see who will join and who will leave the Iron Eagles.
Thomas Muller has now officially announced his retirement at the age of 34. Following Toni Kroos (also 34) who played his last game in the defeat to Spain.
Others who could be considered include Manuel Neuer 38 Ilkay Gundogan, 33, Pascal Gross, 33, and third-choice goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, 34.
The part that fans want to seriously consider is using Kai Havertz as a center forward, which is even more obvious that it doesn’t work.
But whether or not there will actually be any changes. We will have to wait and see in the Nations League in two months.