Southgate has earned four points from two games since he took over as England manager in September Nathan Stirk/Getty ImagesAidy Boothroyd believes Gareth Southgate should be spared an “audition” as the England interim manager looks to secure the job on a permanent basis. Boothroyd, who replaced Southgate as England Under-21 manager when he was asked to take charge of the senior side, will be in the dugout for their friendlies against Italy and France in the next five days. Southgate, meanwhile, is preparing the senior side for meetings with Scotland and Spain before his spell at the helm comes to an end but Boothroyd believes officials from the FA already know the pair well enough to make a judgement on their futures. Boothroyd is serving as the England Under-21 caretaker manager in Southgate’s absence Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images“To be perfectly honest I don’t think Gareth needs to audition and I don’t think I do,” he said. “We are what…

Source: The Times November 09, 2016 17:13 UTC