England National team manager, Gareth Southgate has resigned his appointment. This is coming two days after England’s defeat by Spain in the 2024 European Championship final in Germany.
The Three Lions lost 1-2 in Berlin on Sunday. The defeat means their second consecutive Euros final defeat. In 2021, the England team was beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago.
Recall that Southgate, 53, managed the England National team for eight years and he oversaw 102 games. His contract was set to expire later this year.
Speaking on his resignation, Southgate said, “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,” he said.
Reacting to the development, the Football Association Chief Executive, Mark Bullingham said the process to appoint Southgate’s successor has started.
“We aim to have our new manager confirmed as soon as possible,” he said.
Bullingham added that the FA “have an interim solution in place if it is needed”. He stated that he will not comment further on the process until a new boss is appointed.
England’s next match is against the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League on 7 September.
However, names have being lined up for the possible replacement of Southgate.
Among these are the Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter, and ex-Chelsea and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino.
“There is also some speculation around ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel, being considered for the job.
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