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Gareth Southgate has decided to step down as England manager following defeat to Spain in a tightly contested Euro 2024 final in Berlin.
He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday morning.
“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,” he said. “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.””
Speculation has begun as to who will succeed Southgate, with Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola seen as the outstanding candidate. Guardiola is still contracted to the Premier League club but there is a feeling that he could become available next summer with the FA prepared to wait and see if he would be open to the role.
Follow all the latest reaction after Southgate’s decision and the FA’s pursuit of a new manager below:
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Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat
Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.
Southgate’s tenure comes to an end after nearly eight years in charge, guiding England to four major tournaments.
The 53-year-old oversaw 102 matches, winning 61 and losing just 17 during his time in charge, becoming the first manager to lead England’s men to two major tournament finals.
But defeats to Italy in 2021 and Luis de la Fuente’s superb Spanish side in Berlin on Sunday left Southgate without a trophy to show for a transformative stint.
Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat
Southgate has elected to step down after defeat to Spain in Berlin
Jack Rathborn16 July 2024 11:06 1721191800England manager search begins as Gareth Southgate ends ‘extraordinary’ reign
The search for an England manager to match or even beat the “extraordinary” achievements of Gareth Southgate is under way, with the Football Association not ruling out handing the job to a foreign coach.
Southgate called time on his near eight-year reign on Tuesday morning, saying it had been “the honour of his life” to play for and manage England but felt it was now “time for change and for a new chapter” after Sunday’s Euro 2024 final defeat.
England manager search begins as Gareth Southgate ends ‘extraordinary’ reign
Southgate said it had been “the honour of his life” to play for and manage England.
Mike Jones17 July 2024 05:50 1721188200Jude Bellingham and England players react to Gareth Southgate’s England resignation
England players have paid tribute to Gareth Southgate after the manager stepped down from his role after eight years in charge.
Southgate resigned after England were beaten 2-1 by Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final in Berlin, a second heartbreaking final loss at the European Championship following defeat by Italy at Wembley three years ago.
The road to Berlin was not easy as England struggled to find the net and topped the group after scoring only two goals. Furious supporters hurled beer cups and insults at Southgate and, as his team selection was also questioned, he implored the fans to get behind the squad.
Jude Bellingham and England players react to Gareth Southgate’s England resignation
Southgate steps down after eight years in charge of England saying the team needs ‘a new chapter’
Mike Jones17 July 2024 04:50 1721184600Gareth Southgate’s England tenure by numbers
In all, Gareth Southgate took charge of 102 matches as England manager, winning 61, drawing 24 and losing 17. At major tournaments (the World Cup and Euros), Southgate‘s side won 14, drawn seven and lost five of 26 games for a 53.8 per cent win rate, scoring 44 goals and conceding 20.
England averaged 2.1 goals per game during his eight-year stint, while Southgate utilised 99 players. 66 debuts were handed out, with Harry Kane earning 81 caps as the manager’s most-used player.
Mike Jones17 July 2024 03:50 1721181000Who will be the next England manager? Latest odds to replace Gareth Southgate
Graham Potter, Eddie Howe and Jurgen Klopp are among those at the top of the bookmakers’ list of potential Gareth Southgate replacements:
Who will be the next England manager? Latest odds to replace Gareth Southgate
A number of top managers are in the frame according to the bookmakers
Mike Jones17 July 2024 02:50 1721177400Gareth Southgate’s England legacy is bigger than any trophy
A gentleman to his core, Gareth Southgate has always been willing to stop and speak, which was why it was so striking that he walked right out of Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Sunday without wishing to add any more to his official post-final press conference. He didn’t want to have to talk publicly about a decision he had already made. Southgate didn’t even need the few days he’d requested. He knew. The players, disappointed but understanding, also knew.
Gareth Southgate’s England legacy is bigger than any trophy
The Three Lions lost a second successive final in Berlin but, as Miguel Delaney writes, Gareth Southgate leaves something greater than purely results on the pitch
Harry Latham-Coyle17 July 2024 01:50 1721173800Memorable matches of Gareth Southgate’s eight-year England tenure
Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager, two days after his team suffered European Championship heartbreak once again with a second straight defeat in the final.
Spain were 2-1 winners in the Euro 2024 showpiece in Berlin, three years on from Italy’s Euro 2020 triumph on penalties at Wembley.
Here, the PA news agency picks out six memorable matches from Southgate’s eight-year reign.
Memorable matches of Gareth Southgate’s eight-year England tenure
The former defender led England to the final of the last two European Championships.
Harry Latham-Coyle17 July 2024 00:50 1721170222Jude Bellingham and England players react to Gareth Southgate’s England resignation
England players have paid tribute to Gareth Southgate after the manager stepped down from his role after eight years in charge.
Southgate resigned after England were beaten 2-1 by Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final in Berlin, a second heartbreaking final loss at the European Championship following defeat by Italy at Wembley three years ago.
Jude Bellingham and England players react to Gareth Southgate’s England resignation
Southgate steps down after eight years in charge of England saying the team needs ‘a new chapter’
Mike Jones16 July 2024 23:50 1721166622England manager search begins as Gareth Southgate ends ‘extraordinary’ reign
The search for an England manager to match or even beat the “extraordinary” achievements of Gareth Southgate is under way, with the Football Association not ruling out handing the job to a foreign coach.
Southgate called time on his near eight-year reign on Tuesday morning, saying it had been “the honour of his life” to play for and manage England but felt it was now “time for change and for a new chapter” after Sunday’s Euro 2024 final defeat.
The FA had been keen for Southgate to stay on beyond his existing contract, which ran until December, but now must identify someone to build on Southgate’s impressive tenure which includes taking England to two Euro finals and the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.
England manager search begins as Gareth Southgate ends ‘extraordinary’ reign
Southgate said it had been “the honour of his life” to play for and manage England.
Harry Latham-Coyle16 July 2024 22:50 1721164822Who are the contenders to be the next England manager?
Lee Carsley
Former Derby and Everton midfielder Carsley has enjoyed significant success as England Under-21s boss, guiding his side to European Championship glory last summer. Birmingham-born, he won 40 senior caps for Republic of Ireland and, at 50, has a wealth of coaching experience with Coventry, Sheffield United, Brentford, Manchester City, Birmingham and England U20s.
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