Gareth Southgate is set to be interviewed by the Football Association for the England manager’s job on Monday, according to reports.
The 46-year-old has been in interim charge since September, with his four-match unbeaten reign coming to an end after the 2-2 draw against Spain at Wembley on Tuesday night.
Southgate was England Under-21s manager before taking over from Sam Allardyce, who left the senior role after making controversial comments in a conversation with undercover reporters from the Daily Telegraph.
FA chief executive Martin Glenn revealed on Thursday that Southgate had made it clear he wants the job on a permanent basis and they are set to hold further talks at the start of next week.
The ex-England defender has overseen two wins and two draws in his four matches in charge.
Victories at home to Malta and Scotland plus a draw in Slovenia have put the Three Lions top of their World Cup qualifying group.
In his only friendly in charge so far, England drew with Spain on Tuesday, marking the end of the 46-year-old’s interim spell.
Shortly after the draw with Spain, Southgate told talkSPORT he believes he has done enough to land the role full time.
He said: “Due to the matches I’ve been involved in, I’ve been able to show I can deal with big occasions.
“[I can] deal with various difficult scenarios, [like] dealing with the media.
“Tactically we’ve shown we can prepare a team for the best opposition.
“I’ve got to thank Steve Holland who’s been with me; he’s been a terrific influence and a massive help for me in my period with the Under-21s and the senior team.”
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