Gareth Southgate Resigns As England Manager After Loss In Euro 2024 Final

Southgate’s tenure marked a shift in approach for the national team set-up. England had won just seven knockout matches in 25 tournaments since their World Cup triumph in 1966 until Southgate took charge, and in the four tournaments he has led, the team has won nine knockout games.

Hope remained high on England entering the 2024 Euros, with Southgate reclaiming the fans’ support after an underwhelming showing in the group stages. However, the team fell short against Spain in the final, becoming the first team to lose back-to-back Euro finals. 

“The squad we took to Germany is full of exciting young talent and they can win the trophy we all dream of,” said Southgate.

“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.”

In the 102 matches that Southgate held the position as the manager of England, the team won 64 games, drawing 20 and losing just 18. The Englishman’s tenure ends with a 53.8% win rate in the World Cup and Euros, with his side winning 14 out of 26 games, losing just five in the process. 

Now the focus shifts to a replacement for the 53-year-old, with Football Association Chief Executive Officer Mark Bullingham confirming in a statement that the hunt for a successor is already underway.

"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," Bullingham said.