Gareth Southgate Resigns as England Manager Following FA Talks and Euro 2024 Disappointment

Gareth Southgate has announced he is leaving his role as England manager following Sunday's loss in the Euro 2024 final.

The Three Lions boss, 53, has been at the helm for eight years and guided England to successive European Championship finals. His contract expires later this year, and he had been coy about his future throughout this summer's tournament in Germany.

England came up short again in the Euros final against Spain, just as they did against Italy at Euro 2020. Southgate has now confirmed that Sunday night's match in Berlin will indeed be his last.

In an emotional statement, 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.

"I joined the FA in 2011, determined to improve English football. In that time, including eight years as England men’s manager, I have been supported by some brilliant people who have my heartfelt thanks.

"I could not have had anyone better alongside me than Steve Holland. He is one of the most talented coaches of his generation, and has been immense.

"I have had the privilege of leading a large group of players in 102 games. 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.

"My special thanks go to the backroom staff who have provided the players and me with unstinting support over the last eight years. Their hard work and commitment inspired me every day, and I am so grateful to them – the brilliant ‘team behind the team’.

"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."

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham confirmed that the FA aims to announce Southgate's successor before England's UEFA Nations League campaign begins in September, saying: "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."