Gareth Southgate has announced that he is resigning from the position of England Manager following defeat in the European Championship final on Sunday against Spain in Berlin
“I have given it my all. But it’s time for change & for a new chapter” He said in a statement released through the FA
The decision comes after 102 games and almost eight years in charge having taking his team to a World Cup semi final and two European Championship finals
In a statement the FA CEO Mark Bullingham said
On behalf of English football, I would like to pay tribute to Gareth Southgate and to Steve Holland for everything they have achieved.
Over the last eight years they have transformed the England men’s team, delivering unforgettable memories for everyone who loves the Three Lions. We look back at Gareth’s tenure with huge pride – his contribution to the English game, including a significant role in player development, and in culture transformation has been unique. However, it is his record of winning tournament games which is most extraordinary.
In the 25 tournaments post 1966 before Gareth took charge, we had won seven knockout games. In his four tournaments we have won nine. So, in his eight years, he has won more games that really matter than in the previous 50 years.
And of course, we have had strong tournament performances throughout their tenure. We came so close to winning the EUROs in London and securing the first trophy for our men’s team for over 50 years – and came so close again in Berlin on Sunday.
Before Gareth, our longest time ranked in the top five in the world was seven months. In his tenure we have been ranked there for six years.
