Gareth Southgate announced he would step down as England’s manager this morning, after eight years leading the team.
“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England,” Southgate said. “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”.
Southgate’s resignation comes just after England’s loss to Spain in the finals of the European Championship on Sunday.
Despite the devastating 2-1 loss, Southgate remained positive about the future of English football. “The squad we took to Germany is full of exciting young talent and they can win the trophy we all dream of,” Southgate said. “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.”
