Southgate, Eriksson, Ramsey: Who is the greatest England manager ever?

Although England took part in the first ever international football match recognised by FIFA when they drew 0-0 with Scotland in November 1872, the Three Lions didn’t appoint a permanent boss until 1946.

Since that time, 15 different individuals have held the post of manager of the England men’s football team, each with various levels of success.

From shambolic defeats to World Cup glory, England supporters have endured it all over the last 76 years.

Now, with the 2022 World Cup on the horizon, FourFourTwo have ranked every England boss ever and you can check out their conclusion below.

15. Steve McLaren (2006-2007)

McLaren inherited an England squad that should have been had a realistic chance of glory at Euro 2008. The problem came when they didn’t actually qualify. Finishing only third to Russia and Croatia in their qualifying group, England’s superstars were forced to spend the summer at home.

The sight of McLaren forlornly clutching an umbrella as England fell to defeat in a decisive clash with Croatia is one he has never managed to live down.

14. Graham Taylor (1990-1993)

Another who failed to guide the Three Lions to a major tournament. England missed out on USA 1994 under Taylor’s stewardship.

The former Watford boss did take charge of the nation at Euro 1992 two years earlier, but his side mustered little in the tournament. Just one goal in three group stages matches saw England dumped out in the preliminary stages.

A thoroughly underwhelming reign.

13. Sam Allardyce (2006)

‘Big Sam’ lasted just a single game in the role after being caught up in a tabloid sting. He may have been dismissed after only 63 days, but at least he departed with a 100% record.

A 1-0 win over Slovakia was Allardyce’s sole contribution