Gareth Southgate announced that he is parting ways with England after its Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain on Sunday. The 53-year-old, who joined as the national side’s head coach in 2016, leaves his role after 102 games in-charge.
“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,” said Southgate in a statement.
“It’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.”
Under Southgate, England has reached two European Championship finals in 2021 and 2024 — ending in defeats — and a World Cup semifinal.
His contract was set to end in December this year, but amid much scrutiny in the last two years, the 53-year-old has decided to step down.
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In the 102 matches he took charge, England won 61 while losing 17. In the four major tournaments he managed, England won 14 games — the most for any manager.
