England staff profiles

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

John McDermott

Nationality: English

Joined FA as Assistant Technical Director to Les Reed in May 2020 and took over the top job in January 2021. Oversees the technical team, which includes coaching, coach education and player pathways. Prior to this he worked for Tottenham for 15 years, latterly as Head of Academy Coaching and Player Development, with responsibility for all teams below the senior side.

MANAGER

Gareth Southgate

Nationality: English

Leading England into a major tournament for the fourth time. Hoping to go one better than the last Euros, when England agonisingly lost the final to Italy on penalties. Got his chance as caretaker manager in September 2016 after the sacking of Sam Allardyce and was put in permanent charge two months later. Quickly made an impact with his calm and intelligent persona and has transformed the culture of the England cap. Won 57 caps for England as a player and infamously missed the decisive penalty in semi-final defeat by Germany at Euro '96.

ASSISTANT

Steve Holland

Nationality: English

Injury forced a premature end to his playing career, meaning he focused on coaching from the age of 21. Was Academy Director at Crewe under Dario Gradi but really made his name at Chelsea, starting off as reserve team boss in August 2009 before going on to become first-team assistant to Andre Villas-Boas. Then served under Roberto Di Matteo, Rafa Benitez, Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte before joining Southgate part-time with England U21s. Took a permanent job with the senior England side in 2016.

ASSISTANT

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Nationality: Dutch

Joined England in March 2023, at the start of the Euro 2024 qualifiers. A Pro Licence holder who has managed Royal Antwerp, QPR and Northampton Town. Last role was at Burton Albion, who he left in September 2022 when they were bottom of League One. Had previously led them to promotion to the division in 2014/15.

ASSISTANT

Paul Nevin

Nationality: English

Added to England staff on eve of their opening World Cup 2022 qualifier against Hungary in September 2021. Had previously worked alongside Southgate in 2018/19 as part of the FA's Elite Coach Placement Programme. The Pro Licence holder has been first-team coach at Norwich, Brighton and West Ham and currently works for Strasbourg in France.

GOALKEEPER COACH

Martyn Margetson

Nationality: Welsh

Appointed England Goalkeeper Coach under Sam Allardyce and retained by Southgate. Is hugely experienced, having worked for Wales, Cardiff, Crystal Palace and Everton. Knows England number one Jordan Pickford well from their time together at Goodison Park. Left Swansea City in August 2021 following the arrival of Russell Martin as manager but returned in July 2023.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE COACH

Chris Jones

Nationality: English

Started working with England in the October 2023 international break. Knows Assistant Holland well from their time together at Chelsea, when Jones was a fitness coach with both the Academy and first team. Was Frank Lampard's Assistant at Derby County, Chelsea and Everton.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE COACH

Hailu Theodros

Nationality: English

Worked in Chelsea's Academy as Lead Athletic Development Coach and then for Speedworks before joining England in May 2023.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE COACH

James Redden

Nationality: English

Has previously worked for Luton and Tottenham and joined the FA in March 2022 as Performance Coach for the U21s. Has joined the senior squad for the Euros.

NUTRITIONIST

Mike Naylor

Nationality: English

Has worked as a consultant with the FA since February 2017. Full-time role is with the English Institute of Sport, where he is Head of Performance Nutrition and has worked since September 2017.

LEAD PERFORMANCE CHEF

Tom Kenton

Nationality: English

Full-time role is with Everton, where he has worked since 2017, and has been with the England men's senior team since September 2021.

PERFORMANCE CHEF

David Pyle

Nationality: English

Has worked with England since February 2022. Full-time job is as a private chef to a Premier League player and has also worked for Liverpool and England Cricket.

TEAM DOCTOR

Mark Williams

Nationality: English

Worked as a doctor with the Ministry of Defence for 11 years. Worked with the England U21s (including under Southgate) from 2013 before joining the senior men's set-up in 2020.

HEAD OF PERFORMANCE, MEDICINE & NUTRITION

Steve Kemp

Nationality: English

Head of Medical at Preston, Wolves and Busan Icons in South Korea before joining England men as a physio in 2012. Promoted to Lead Physio in February 2016 and then Head of Performance in July 2023, replacing Bryce Cavanagh.

LEAD PHYSIO

Simon Spencer

Nationality: English

Became Lead Physio in December 2023 following Kemp's promotion. Another England stalwart, having worked with the U21s from 2010 and then with the senior men from 2016. Had worked part-time with England while also being Head of Physiotherapy for the English Institute of Sport, but went full-time with Southgate's side from December 2023.

OSTEOPATH

Dr Carl Todd

Nationality: English

Has worked as a consultant with England since February 2005 and at seven major tournaments. His full-time job is running musculoskeletal and sports medicine clinics in London and the South West.

SOFT TISSUE THERAPIST

Ben Mortlock

Nationality: English

Former England Futsal player who joined the staff in March 2017. A soft tissue therapist manipulates and rehabilitates the soft tissue of the body (muscles, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments).

SOFT TISSUE THERAPIST

Joel Harris

Nationality: English

Has worked for the FA, and England senior men, since March 2017. Also a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire.

MOVEMENT THERAPIST

Suzanne Scott

Nationality: English

Pilates specialist who has worked with Southgate and England at each of their last three major tournaments. Has also worked as a consultant with clubs including Bournemouth, Newcastle United and West Ham. Southgate has described her as "a fabulous exercise therapist, who brings a calmness and a different energy to the group." Sessions focus on balance, posture, strength and flexibility and involved in performance, recovery and rehab.

LEAD PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Steve O'Brien

Nationality: English

Has worked for The FA since 2003 and with the senior men since December 2015. Former England U15s coach Dan Micciche told TGG: "Steve’s practice design is outstanding."

LEAD PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Mike Baker

Nationality: English

Works in tandem with O'Brien and has also been at The FA for a long time - since 2007, when he joined from Team Bath. Micciche told TGG: “Knowing the back-room staff as well as I do, Gareth would have had a lot of excellent support from Steve O’Brien and Mike Baker, the analysts, who paint really clear pictures for the players."

LEAD INSIGHT ANALYST

Chris Mugglestone

Nationality: English

Was U21s Analyst at Everton before joining the FA in March 2014. Promoted to Lead Insight Analyst in February 2022.

PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Dan Parker

Nationality: English

Has worked for the FA for more than a decade, having joined in 2013. Was an intern at Derby County.

TEAM MANAGER

Emily Webb

Nationality: English

Was previously Southgate's PA but promoted to current role in October 2018. Responsible for communications between squad and staff off the pitch, as well as travel and accommodation.