Gareth Southgate Steps Down As England Manager After EURO 2024 Final Loss. Despite leading The Three Lions into the finals at UEFA EURO 2024, Gareth Southgate resigned as England’s manager. He dedicated eight years to playing for and managing the England team. Southgate said it meant everything for him but now the team needs a change. He highlighted that the English side has to start a new chapter.
Southgate, 53, led the England team into 102 games. He expressed pride for every game, saying every one of the players was proud to wear the three lions on their shirts. England. The former midfielder took over the managership on an interim basis in September 2016 following Sam Allardyce’s sacking.
Southgate is considered England’s most successful manager in terms of consistent major tournament performance. He applauded the team, saying it is full of exciting young talent and can win the trophy. However, the manager was criticized heavily for the team’s underperformance in the EUROs. England hasn’t won any major international tournament.
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Gareth Southgate’s Resignation Blow to England Team
Southgate’s resignation may be a blow to the team as it prepares to play against the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League on September 7. His absence may have a negative toll on the English side, but it’s to be seen.
Mark Bullingham, FA chief executive, said they will hire an interim manager and the process is underway. He highlighted that there will be inevitable speculation, but they won’t be commenting on the process until someone is appointed.
The World is that German football manager Thomas Tuchel is keen on moving to England.
