The only issue with that would be the rest of the EPL and the wider football community citing a conflict of interests.
Imagine in your scenario, if the Albion were doing well but England were struggling in their respective Qualifying Group?
If Southgate were to fail in Qatar, depending on what we deem failure?, then there would likely be an almost nationwide campaign for him to get the job.
Difficult one for GP, if he turns the FA down once will he get asked again?
With that in mind, TB and Mr Barber will almost certainly have a...