Gareth Southgate has been England manager since 2016. He has managed the team on 102 internationals and led them to two European Championship finals, a bronze medal at the 2018 World Cup and the quarter-finals in 2022.
But the European Championship final, which England lost 2-1 to Spain, was his last as a coach.
“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play and manage England,” Southgate said in a press release.
– But it was time for a change, a new chapter. Sunday's final in Berlin against Spain was my last match as England manager.
The FA's chief executive, Mark Bullingham, wrote in a statement that they were grateful for the work of Gareth Southgate and his partner Steve Holland.
“We are proud of everything Gareth and Steve have achieved, and will be forever grateful,” Bullingham writes.
The association is now working to find a successor “as soon as possible.”
Players' reactions
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, who played in every game under Southgate at Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024, took to social media to thank the national team captain.
“It was an honour to play for England under you. Memories I will carry with me forever,” Rice wrote on her Instagram story.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford also reacted on social media.
– Special thanks to my boss who always believed in me.
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