Gareth Southgate steps down as England Manager after Euro Final defeat

Following England’s second consecutive Euro final loss, this time against Spain (1-2) in Berlin, Gareth Southgate has announced his decision to resign as England’s head coach.

 

Despite the Football Association’s (FA) confidence in his leadership since 2016, Southgate feels disheartened by Sunday’s defeat and believes he lacks the necessary resources to lead the current golden generation to victory.

 

Southgate, who managed England for eight years, overseeing 102 matches with 64 wins, 20 draws, and 18 losses, including two Euro finals and a World Cup semi-final in 2018, expressed his sentiments in a lengthy social media post, stating, “It is time for a change and to open a new chapter.”

 

Potential successors for the England job are already being discussed, with Eddie Howe and Mauricio Pochettino emerging as frontrunners.

 

Howe, currently managing Newcastle United, is praised for his attractive style of play, contrasting with Southgate’s approach.

 

Meanwhile, Pochettino, known for his tenure at Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, holds significant appeal for his past achievements in English football.

 

As of now, neither Howe nor Pochettino has reached an agreement with the FA, but both are expected to compete for the prestigious position.

 

 

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