Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Gareth Southgate has confirmed he's stepping down as England manager after Sunday's defeat in the Euro 2024 final. The 53 year old Three Lions boss, who has led the team for eight years and to back-to-back European Championship finals, will see his contract expire later this year. He had remained tight-lipped about his future plans throughout the tournament in Germany.
Just like at Euro 2020 against Italy, England fell short in the Euros final against Spain. Gareth has now confirmed that Sunday night's match in Berlin was indeed his swansong, reports the Mirror . In an emotional statement, he 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. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.
"I joined the FA in 2011, determined to improve English football. In that time, including eight years as England men’s manager, I have been supported by some brilliant people who have my heartfelt thanks. "I could not have had anyone better alongside me than Steve Holland.
He is one of the most talented coaches of his generation, and has been immense. "I have had the privilege of lea.