Gareth Southgate has left his role as England manager two days after the country’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.
The 53-year-old had been Three Lions boss for eight years and exits the role after a fourth major tournament in charge.
Southgate expressed his sentiments about his tenure in a heartfelt statement: “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. I’m leaving my role.”
Southgate’s departure marks the end of a significant era for England’s football team.
He took over as manager in 2016, leading the team to notable successes, including a semi-final appearance in the 2018 World Cup and a runner-up finish in the 2020 European Championship.
As the team prepares for the upcoming Euros 2024, the Football Association will now begin the search for a new manager to lead England on the next stage of its footballing journey.
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 the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, September 7.