Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager following Euro 2024 final loss

The 53-year-old is England’s most successful manager in terms of consistent major tournament performance. 

IT'S OVER: Gareth Southgate is to leave his role as England manager, the Football Association has announced. File pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Gareth Southgate has announced he has stepped down as England’s manager after eight years. The Football Association had hoped he would extend his contract after he led the team to the final of Euro 2024 but Southgate has decided to seek a new challenge.

“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England,” Southgate said. “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.”