8 former England internationals who are tackling the world of football management  

Steven Gerrard at the Rangers touchline
Steven Gerrard at the Rangers touchline

And finally, two players who had a go and realised management wasn't for them...

Paul Scholes

Paul Scholes spell in charge at Oldham would prove to be short lived.
Paul Scholes spell in charge at Oldham would prove to be short lived.

Never the most likely candidate to step into the dugout, Scholes couldn’t resist the opportunity to leave the comfort of the television studio to manage his boyhood club, Oldham Athletic. Scholes won his first game in charge but didn’t win any of his next six and he resigned from the role citing interference from club owner Abdallah Lemsagam. Back working in the media it is highly unlikely that Scholes will be seen in a managerial dugout again.

Gary Neville

Gary Neville endured a difficult short spell as manager of Valencia
Gary Neville endured a difficult short spell as manager of Valencia

Long tipped for a career in football management following his outstanding career as a player, the senior Neville brother made the somewhat surprising decision to begin his career in Spain with Valencia. Appointed in December 2015 he endured a nightmare start, failing to win his first nine league games in charge until beating Espanyol in mid-February. He was sacked at the end of March with his side only six points clear of the relegation zone and perhaps most damningly, given his defensive qualities as a player, having failed to keep a clean sheet in his 16 league games as boss.

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