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bosstrabs I don’t think the English would object, it would be less weird than a Swede or an Italian.
I remember when Fergie was (very hopefully) discussed as a possible England manager, I don’t recall anyone English objecting (although the Scots were obviously appalled by the idea and probably he was himself).
I think it would be more weird - it undermines the already questionable idea that Wales and others should have their own national teams if people aren’t that bothered by it.
While if you alternatively consider him “foreign” for the purposes of football, then you might as well appoint any other foreign manager with more pedigree who you can get.