England Chiefs Set For Talks With Ex-Schalke Boss Ralf Rangnick As Potential Big Sam Replacement
English FA chiefs are set to hold talks with former Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick, who has been touted as a potential replacement for the departing Sam Allardyce, according to "?reports in the "?Telegraph.
It's not the first time the German manager has been interviewed by England, as he met with technical director Dan Ashworth, chief executive Martin Glenn and vice-chairman David Gill at Wembley following Roy Hodgson's dismissal.
He was told that, despite impressing the trio, the FA were looking for an English manager and for that reason they chose to appoint Sam Allardyce.
"?But now, with Allardyce being sacked after alleged reports of corruption, Rangnick could well be in pole position to land the role.
Gareth Southgate, who has taken charge as England's caretaker boss until an appointment is made, and Arsene Wenger will both be contacted this week by the FA as they attempt to make a swift replacement for Sam Allardyce.
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Although he is not one of the most high-profile managers in Europe, Rangnick boasts a wealth of experience in both managerial and senior positions.
He is currently the director of sports at RB Leipzig after he guided them to Bundesliga promotion last season before making the move to a senior role.
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He also coached Schalke to a Champions League semi-final in 2011, where they were beaten by eventual runners up Manchester United.
The FA are understood to have been impressed by Rangnick's fluent use of English, which he learnt while studying an English and PE degree at Sussex University.
While Wenger and Southgate are typical candidates, Rangnick is a highly-capable dark horse with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in football, and he could just elevate England to the elusive next level.
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