Former Tottenham striker Mido took to social media to implore the Football Association to sack Gareth Southgate and appoint Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho as his replacement.
Southgate came under plenty of criticism for adopting a negative approach after England lost 2-0 to Belgium on Sunday, which ended their hopes of qualifying for the final four of the Nations League.
The England boss came out fighting in his post-match press conference when he insisted that his side gave a very good account of themselves on the night despite the 2-0 loss.
Mido played under Southgate during his time at Middlesbrough in what was the former Aston Villa defender’s first job in management.
The striker made it clear that he was not too impressed with his former boss during his time at the Riverside Stadium and insisted that the Three Lions needed a stronger personality to lead them, identifying Mourinho as that man.
#England needs a proper manager..they are wasting their time with Southgate. it’s true he always says the right things in the media and probably that’s why he kept his job for so long but believe me he is stuttering every time things goes wrong at halftime.players feel his fear!
— Mido (@midoahm) November 16, 2020
#England got some top talents in their side they need a manager with strong character someone who can get them to enjoy themselves and play with no fear..I’m sorry but Southgate is not the man to do that!!
— Mido (@midoahm) November 16, 2020
My advice to the FA go and get #Mourinho as your head coach and appoint Southgate as the FA chairman they r both perfect for the job.. get Southgate away from the players..as far as you can!! #engbel
— Mido (@midoahm) November 16, 2020
Tottenham legend Graham Roberts then responded by joking that the Portuguese coach can take the England job after he has won the Premier League title with Spurs, which Mido seemed to agree with.
Ok let’s wait 😂😂
— Mido (@midoahm) November 16, 2020
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