Which football manager has done the most damage to England's potential over the years?

Promised so much with a golden generation yet consistently bottled it when the knockout rounds arrived. Three tournaments, three capitulations, and a defence built on hope rather than tactics.

Failed to qualify for Euro 2008, which remains one of the most humiliating chapters in English football history. Standing under that umbrella at Wembley as Croatia danced in the rain said everything.

Handed David Beckham the captaincy in a single friendly, which set the tone for years of sentimental over-reliance on celebrity players rather than form. Brief but consequential.

Dropped Paul Gascoigne from the 1998 World Cup squad in scenes of raw cruelty, then got distracted by faith healers and controversial public statements. The talent in that squad deserved better.

Resigned in a Wembley toilet after a 1-0 defeat to Germany — and honestly, that tells you most of what you need to know. Passionate, loveable, and completely out of his depth.

Presided over England failing to qualify for USA 94, turning national embarrassment into a full documentary series. His honest bafflement on the touchline was almost endearing — almost.

Brought ruthless organisation but sucked the joy out of every player he managed. The 2010 World Cup campaign in South Africa was so lifeless it made a stalemate with Algeria feel inevitable.

Beloved for 2018's feel-good run but condemned for three consecutive tournament finals or semi-finals ending in penalty agony and cautious football. Hero or bottler? England still can't decide.