Which England Manager Are You? Quiz

Have you watched The Three Lions or the Lionesses and thought about which legendary manager you'd be most like? This personality quiz will cut out the guess work and deliver a definitive answer in the time it takes Everton goalie Jordan Pickford to start shouting at his defence! Yes, that quickly!

1/10

How do you plan a training session?

Lots of penalty practice

Physical fitness and stamina building

Technical skills and individual improvements

Teamwork exercises and free kick situations

2/10

How do you motivate your players before a big game?

By creating a supportive and confident atmosphere – a total friendship vibe

By emphasising the importance of trying your best

By reminding the team of their previous successes

With a passionate and inspirational speech

3/10

How do you react to a disappointing game?

Analyse the game to understand what went wrong

Accept responsibility and plan to come back stronger

Focus on the positives and prepare for the next challenge

Encourage the team to stay united and learn from the experience

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4/10

What is your ideal style of play?

Solid defence and structured gameplay

4-4-2 with a great midfield and hungry goalscorer

Balanced, adaptable to different situations

Subtle patterns of play and definitely not booting the ball and chasing after it

5/10

How do you handle a player who is not performing well?

Offer constructive criticism and a plan for improvement

Give them a chance to redeem themselves but be ready to make tough decisions

Rotate them out for a game to relieve pressure and help them come back stronger

Provide emotional support and boost their confidence

6/10

How do you handle pressure from the media?

Calm and composed, always defending your players

Direct and straightforward, not afraid to speak your mind

Strategic, using media interactions to gain an edge over the opponents

Positive and encouraging, highlighting the team’s strengths and unity

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7/10

There's 5 minutes left and you really don't want the game to go to penalties. Who do you bring on?

Ollie Watkins

Geoff Hurst

Jessica Naz

Alan Smith

8/10

What qualities do you look for in a captain?

Leadership and reliability on and off the pitch

Passion and the ability to inspire teammates

Tactical understanding and strategic thinking

Communication skills and being strong for the team

9/10

How do you celebrate a massive win?

With humility, focusing on the next challenge

By sharing the moment with the fans and the team, then having a nice cup of tea

By reflecting on the journey and lessons learned

By giving credit to the entire squad and support staff

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10/10

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What do you tend to wear during the game?

I tend to pick one style for the entire tournament campaign

Either a tracksuit or a suit and raincoat

Depends on the weather

Tracksuit and trainers

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Gareth Southgate

You're England's current men's team manager Gareth Southgate. You're calm, kind, strategic, and focused on long-term success!

Sir Alf Ramsey

You're the 1966 World Cup winning manager Sir Alf Ramsey – tactical, strategic and a total legend!

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Sarina Wiegman

You're the Euros-winning Lionesses' boss Sarina Wiegman! You're positive, supportive, focused on team unity and a great role model.

Graham Taylor

You're like the legendary manager Graham Taylor. He was passionate, direct, and dedicated to hard work and improvement. And if he wasn't keen on his team's performance, he'd be quick to bellow 'DO I NOT LIKE THAT!' to anyone in earshot.

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