England manager Gareth Southgate could be getting a call from his old club Middlesbrough soon.
MFC are delighted to confirm that Jonathan Woodgate will head up a new-look senior coaching team 🔴⚪️ #UTB
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) 14 June 2019
Former Three Lions defender Woodgate embarks on his first managerial role having played under a host of top bosses, Southgate included when he himself was in charge at the Riverside.
Quoted in The Gazette, Woodgate said: "Of course Gareth knows this club, he knows the chairman, and he’s done a fantastic job at England. I will look to get in touch at some point."
England take on Japan on Wednesday evening in their final group stage game at the Women's World Cup.
The Lionesses need a point to top the standings and ensure a last-16 meeting with one of the best third-placed sides.
On Tuesday night England Under-21's kick-off their European Championship campaign with a tough game against France.