Gareth Southgate has resigned from his England job after the Euro 2024 final 2-1 loss against Spain in Berlin, the English Football Association (FA) confirmed on Tuesday.
Southgate coached England in 102 games and remained in charge for eight years. Under Southgate’s tutelage, England made it to back-to-back Euro finals but failed to cross the last hurdle against Italy in 2021 and now Spain.
In a statement released by the FA, Southgate said: “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. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.”
Only Walter Winterbottom (139) and Sir Alf Ramsey (113) coached England more than Southgate.
Southgate backed the Three Lions to find success and lift a major trophy as he feels the team has the right players, who are needed to be guided in the right direction.
“I have had the privilege of leading a large group of players in 102 games,” Southgate’s statement continued. “Every one of them has been proud to wear the Three Lions on their shirts, and they have been a credit to their country in so many ways.
“The squad we took to Germany is full of exciting young talent and they can win the trophy we all dream of. I am so proud of them, and I hope we get behind the players and the team at St. George’s Park and The FA who strive every day to improve English football and understand the power football has to drive positive change.”
Southgate signed off his message by declaring: “We have the best fans in the world, and their support has meant the world to me. I’m an England fan and I always will be.
“I look forward to watching and celebrating as the players go on to create more special memories and to connect and inspire the nation as we know they can. Thank you, England — for everything.”
According to ESPN, Eddie Howe, Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino are among the leading candidates to replace Southgate.
