Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager two days after the team’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.
The 53-year-old departs after eight years in charge of the Three Lions, during which he led the team through four major tournaments.
In a heartfelt statement, he stated, “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England.
“It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. I’m leaving my role,” he added.
Southgate’s resignation marks the end of a significant era for England’s national team. Appointed in 2016, he guided England to notable achievements, including a semi-final appearance in the 2018 World Cup and a runner-up finish in the 2020 European Championship.
With the UEFA Nations League campaign set to begin against the Republic of Ireland on September 7, the Football Association (FA) will start the search for a new manager.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham stated that the aim is to appoint a new manager as soon as possible, with an interim boss ready to step in if needed.
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