Southgate set to be named England boss

Gareth Southgate could be named England manager as early as Monday, with reports suggesting the Football Association has already offered him the job.

Southgate's appointment is considered a fait accompli after he impressed a five-man interview panel at St George's Park, underlining the groundwork already undertaken during a four-match stint as interim boss.

The fact that no further interviews have been conducted effectively settled the matter in Southgate's favour but it was initially thought a final announcement would not take place until it had been ratified at an FA board meeting on Wednesday.

But reports in The Sun and Daily Telegraph suggested a firm offer has already been made and a deal could be made public at the start of next week.