Gareth Southgate Resigns As England Boss
Gareth Southgate has stepped down as the manager of the England national team.
The announcement follows England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, which took place two days ago.
“It’s time for change, and for a new chapter,” said Southgate.
The 53-year-old had been Three Lions boss for eight years and exits the role after a fourth major tournament in charge, saying playing and then managing his country “has been the honour of my life and meant everything to me“.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham says England aim to have to a new manager “as soon as possible” but that an interim boss will be in place “if needed” for the UEFA Nations League campaign, which begins against Republic of Ireland on Saturday September 7.
Bullingham said: “The process for appointing Gareth’s successor is now under way and we aim to have our new manager confirmed as soon as possible. We know there will be inevitable speculation, but we won’t be commenting further on our process until we appoint.”
