Leicester: Rodgers asked if he wants to become England boss

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has proposed Leicester City’s boss Brendan Rodgers be the eventual successor of Gareth Southgate as England’s next manager.

The football world is acknowledging the lustrous job that Rodgers has been slowly doing at Leicester City. Despite some major setbacks with terrible injuries to the main squad, the Northern Irishman has still delivered crucial results in most clashes.

The boss’ technical brightness has had a luminous effect on the football pundits. Now SkySports pundit Gary Neville has suggested Rodgers consider managing England after Southgate’s regime. Southgate has earned divided opinions regarding the way he forms the England team. Many fans have scrutinized the England manager for his man-management and squad selections.

Rodgers has made it transparent that he wants to manage at an international level in the future. For now, he feels comfortable and content with the King Power club. Here’s what the gaffer had to say about Neville’s remarks:

"“Ooh, Gary. I want to manage at international level at some point during my career. I’m very happy here. I’ve signed a long contract here and I’ve only been here just over a couple of years. Leicester City is the perfect place for me. I can develop players, I have a great relationship with the board. Gareth has done a great job. They have an exciting group of players and are always going to be competitive. I look no further than when I am at the minute.”– Brendan Rodgers via Leicester Mercury"

It is undeniable what Rodgers has done since his appointment for the Foxes. In his first season, the gaffer has made the team attain fifth-place in the Premier League. In this season, the team has been able to stay within the top four positions in the points table. LCFC now sits at the third position in the league. Furthermore, the East Midlands club is said to travel to Wembley with a chance to qualify for the FA Cup final.