He becomes the first Germany boss to be sacked since the role was created in 1926. Under Flick, Bayern won a treble of the domestic league and cup and Champions League titles in the 2019-20 season. After the Japan defeat, Flick said he was "brutally disappointed" but thought he remained the "right manager" for Germany. Julian Nagelsmann, who replaced Flick as Bayern boss at the end of 2020-21, could be a leading contender. The highly rated 38-year-old has been out of work since Bayern sacked him in March.

Source: BBC September 11, 2023 08:49 UTC