Ex-Doncaster Rovers loanee joins bookies' list of England boss contenders

By Darren Burke
Published 18th Jul 2024, 07:31 BST
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A popular former Doncaster Rovers loan player has joined the bookies’ list to replace England manager Gareth Southgate.

Ryan Mason, who made 20 appearances and scored one goal during two separate spells with Rovers, joins ex-Doncaster manager Darren Moore on the betting rounds following Southgate’s decision to quit following Sunday’s Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain.

Both Mason and Moore have odds of 50-1 with bookmakers, with current Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe and former Chelsea chief Graham Potter among the favourites.

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The names of Mauricio Pochettino, Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel are all in the frame.

Ryan Mason during his time at Doncaster Rovers.Ryan Mason during his time at Doncaster Rovers.
Ryan Mason during his time at Doncaster Rovers.

Mason, 33, is currently an assistant coach at Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, of which he has twice been interim head coach.

In August 2010, he was loaned to Rovers on a two-month loan deal and returned in January 2011 untl the end of the season before agreeing another season long loan which was cut short in November 2011.

Related topics:Ryan MasonGareth SouthgateEnglandDarren MooreEddie HoweGraham PotterTottenham HotspurSpain

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