'He’d do a good job' - McGrath backs Southgate for Man Utd hot seat

Paul McGrath said the perception that he dislikes Manchester United is incorrect. 

Former England manager Gareth Southgate. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

They won major silverware as part of a three-man Aston Villa defence all of 28 years ago and Paul McGrath has now backed Gareth Southgate as a potential candidate for one of the biggest jobs in club football.

Lining up alongside the now sadly-deceased Ugo Ehiogu, then Republic of Ireland international McGrath and future England boss Southgate played their part when Villa defeated Leeds United in the 1996 English League Cup final. Before spending seven years at the Birmingham-based side, McGrath had a similar stint at Manchester United.