ANTHONY BARRY has revealed that one of the current England players could replace him in the dugout.
The assistant coach has been working in the Three Lions set-up since Thomas Tuchel’s appointment in October 2024.
Anthony Barry, right, says Thomas Tuchel, left, could replace him with Jordan Henderson Credit: Getty
Barry believes Henderson could become a top coach Credit: PA
, 40, has previously worked at , and in the coaching teams.
Despite his wealth of experience, he is convinced he could be replaced in the dugout by .
The midfielder’s World Cup came to an abrupt end during the celebrations at the Estadio Azteca.
After , Henderson, 36, tried to follow over an advertisement hoarding but fell onto his arm.
The former and wrist and has .
He has remained with the group despite the injury as Tuchel believes he offered a positive influence.
reckons Henderson has a future in coaching and could even take his job.
He said: “I see everything in Jordan.
“I’m so in awe of him as a player, as a person and also as maybe a future coach.
“He has it all. He’s the full package.
“He’s a serial winner as a player, he’s an elite person off the pitch.
“In terms of IQ he can really hold court with anyone and the best of them.
“The future is bright for Jordan, I’m sure. Maybe one day he takes my seat, he kicks me off and Thomas replaces me.
“But even if I were to get replaced by Jordan, it would be a fantastic pick.”
Barry and Henderson will be hoping they can motivate the team to victory over on Saturday.
face the Scandinavians in the World Cup quarter-final at the Miami Stadium.
Should the Three Lions claim victory, then they would face either or in the semi-final.
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