Following the cup final, McClaren left to head up the England team, and captain Gareth Southgate took over, despite not having the coaching qualifications, but he was allowed to continue after receiving special dispensation.
McClaren left to head up the England team. This was following the cup final. Captain Gareth Southgate took over. This was despite not having the coaching qualifications. This was following the cup final. He was allowed to continue after receiving special dispensation.