Gareth Southgate the England manager for Euros 2024 has made public his resignation as the head coach 2 days after losing the European Championship to Spain. This was revealed by Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, via X on Tuesday. Southgate stated “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honor of my life to play for England and to manage England,” “It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all.”' It’s time for change and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager,” said the 53-year-old.
Southgate took over in 2016 when England’s fortunes were low. He led England to three semi-finals and two finals in the last four tournaments.
Before Southgate’s appointment, the Three Lions had reached just three major tournament semi-finals and one final in their history, when they won the 1966 World Cup.
Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham confirmed that the search for Southgate’s successor is now underway Bullingham said: “The process for appointing Gareth’s successor is now underway and we aim to have our new manager confirmed as soon as possible. Our Uefa Nations League campaign starts in September, and we have an interim solution in place if it is needed.”
Paying tribute to Southgate, Bullingham added: “On behalf of English football, I would like to pay tribute to Gareth Southgate and Steve Holland [Southgate’s assistant manager] for everything they have achieved.
“Over the last eight years, they have transformed the England men’s team, delivering unforgettable memories for everyone who loves the Three Lions.
“We look back at Gareth’s tenure with huge pride – his contribution to the English game, including a significant role in player development, and culture transformation has been unique. However, it is his record of winning tournament games that is most extraordinary.
“We are very proud of everything Gareth and Steve achieved for England, and will be forever grateful to them.”
As reported by Telegraph Sport, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe will be among the frontrunners, with Graham Potter, Lee Carsley, Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel.
