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Gareth Southgate has resigned as England football manager after an eight-year tenure during which he restored pride in the men’s national team following years of poor results, but ultimately failed to end the long wait for a major trophy.
The 53-year-old former England player said on Tuesday that it had been “the honour of my life” to hold the role, but that it was “time for change, and for a new chapter”.
His decision came after England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday.
Southgate, who became national team manager in 2016, is widely credited with transforming England’s fortunes after years of disappointment. He revolutionised the team culture, putting greater emphasis on resilience, teamwork and character, and brought in a more modern approach to data and sports science.
His record at major tournaments —…