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Gareth Southgate CAN'T be Man United's next manager, insists Gary Neville - but admits it's 'not easy' to find Erik ten Hag's replacement

Gary Neville has concluded that Manchester United cannot appoint Gareth Southgate as their next permanent manager as he belives the Red Devils could look to keep Ten Hag next season.

The Dutch manager's future at United has been plunged into uncertainty in recent months amid Man United's dismal form this season. That was further compounded by their 4-0 defeat by Crystal Palace on Monday night, which means the Red Devils have now only won one game in their last eight Premier League matches.

Questions have been mounting over Ten Hag's suitability for the role at Old Trafford, with many calling into question his coaching tactics and command over the dressing room, having taken stock of United's recent performances.